DÉS.ILLUSIONS
A series of short compositions, DÉS.ILLUSIONS (released Dec. 3rd, 2023) begins at the intersection of poetry, literature, philosophy, and the avant-garde. It was created using these self-imposed restrictions: one acoustic guitar and one voice as the only available sound sources; and the visual coding software Max (MSP) as the primary tool to shape these sounds. The works are accompanied by an essay, entitled "Musings of DÉS.ILLUSIONS: An Essay, a Frame," detailing the conceptual reflections that underscore the artistic project.
Cover Art by Sinclair Vicisitud.
Excerpt from the essay (linked above):
The introductory title track, “DÉS.ILLUSIONS,” opens with the discourse between us and illusion. As the voice reorders fragments of the title, like jigsaw pieces, it searches for meaning, while simultaneously drifting into an absurd meaninglessness. Under this, the acoustic guitar interweaves Steve Reich–like polymeters; the external resonant body expels an ocean of narratives. We must navigate through or capsize. These narratives are illusory, the creation of which stems from an innate directive.
