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by Alex May

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This track is one of a series of looping guitar performances that Alex has been recording over the past year. Starting from nothing, layers of notes are added to the overall mix in a single session, using a volume pedal and Ableton's Looper effect. Every sound is immediately recorded and repeated, accentuating every addition and building them into a complex and ever shifting composition of repeating forms and thick walls of (sometimes competing) frequencies and textures.

The interest in repeating forms comes from an early fascination with composers Philip Glass and Steve Reich and would later manifest itself in Alex's video jockey (VJ) performances that juxtapose repeating video clips set to music. The series this music track comes from is heavily inspired by the amazing music of Kyle Bobby Dunn.

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released July 3, 2020

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Alex May Brighton, UK

Alex May is an artist and musician based in Brighton, UK.

He is known for creating largely improvised experimental guitar works that incorporate looping and discordant motifs.

Additionally, he also creates soundtracks for many of his visual artworks.
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