Mumblecore Failure, by ReuterRossi

Mumblecore Failure

by ReuterRossi

supported by

Frank Hadlich Such a great release of sound art. A tapestry of different sources and sounds perfectly fitting to each other, interwoven to grand paintings. Excellent and outstanding. Favorite track: Friendshoring.

Dr. "Buzz" Frenzy (Matthew J Hesse) thumbnail

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Includes a 4 pages-Front/Back booklet in PDF format.

Purchasable with gift card

€5 EUR or more
Full Digital Discography

Get all 4 ReuterRossi releases available on Bandcamp and save 25%.

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Robert's Equivocal Silence, Fragmented Mass Compliance, Mumblecore Failure, and Survival Instinct. , and , .

Purchasable with gift card

€13.50 EUR or more (25% OFF)

	1.	Mumblecore Failure 17:18 video	info	buy track
	2.	Friendshoring 16:49	info	buy track

about

“Mumblecore Failure” displays a suite of sweet harmonies that come and go like waves of tender feelings and love, sometimes gently morphing into pulses of tonal rejection…
This loosely tells the story of Sally, the young protagonist of Ida Lupino’s 1949 film “Not Wanted”, balancing between her love for two men and a child to come.
Extracts of the movie punctuate some transformational moments in the music…

“Friendshoring” is also quite harmonious, reflecting the possible achievements and ambiguity that exist in what we call “friendship”, or just “preference for the known and the understood”.
The music rises from silence, with loops of voices and guitars building into a bed of harmonies. Markus Reuter's solo Touch Guitar emerges smoothly from these shapes with gently soaring melodies. A light sound, then some more manly distorted statements.
The title refers to those companies that generally prefer to work with partners they know, even if a bit more expensive. Understanding is a reward in itself.

This is EP Number [2] of 5

§ § §

In the midst of a scorching French summer, musicians Markus Reuter and Jean-Philippe Rossi embarked on a sonic adventure that would yield unexpected results. Gathering at JP's house in July 2021, the duo's shared enthusiasm for experimentation became the driving force behind their creative collaboration.

JP, armed with his trusty Roland JD800 synthesizer, contributed a selection of intriguing notes, occasionally intertwining his own voice and vocal expressions. These improvised elements were channeled into Markus' intricate looping system, where they would undergo a mesmerizing transformation. Markus, also adding some of his touch guitar mastery, skillfully weaved instant compositions, infusing them with impressionistic nuances and sudden breaks.

But this was just the beginning. JP's hearing experience of this music and encounters with other art forms sparked a new wave of inspiration. He set out to craft distinctive melodic hooks and stories that mirrored his journey. These narratives, rooted in personal exploration, were translated into signal treatments, voicings, soundscapes, and recordings drawn from a diverse array of sources, including previous sessions involving the artists (and Trey Gunn for a piece).

The creative process unfolded organically, blending structured creation with interesting accidents. This intricate dance of intention and serendipity resulted in a collection of music that spans over two immersive hours. To accommodate the expansive sonic landscape, the work has been divided into five distinct EPs, each with its own unique character and narrative arc.
Markus Reuter and JeanPhilippe Rossi's collaborative effort testifies to their specific artistic synergy. With this release, listeners are invited to embark on a special auditory journey, where the boundaries of musical exploration are pushed to the limits of the listener’s imagination.

Sit back, immerse yourself, and allow the captivating sounds born from this unusual collaboration to transport you to a realm where creativity is unleashed.

credits

released September 22, 2023

1. Mumblecore Failure / 17:18
Reuter: Touch Guitars U8®, Looping
Rossi: Roland JD800, Voice, Treatments

2. Friendshoring / 16:49
Reuter: Touch Guitars U8®, Looping
Rossi: Voice loops, Treatments

1. includes extracts from Ida Lupino’s movie « Not Wanted » (1949)
2. includes M.Reuter’s parts from the »Hisarü« sessions (M.Reuter/T.Gunn 2019)

Composed & performed by Markus Reuter/Jean-Philippe Rossi
Recorded at La Maison Rouge July 2021 and H1 2023

Mastered by Erik Emil Eskildsen
Mixed and Produced by Jean-Philippe Rossi

Images and video by ARTMK
Layout by Bernhard Wöstheinrich

Video here:
youtu.be/cJB0xx-oSvQ

RR002 © Markus Reuter/Jean-Philippe Rossi 2023

license

about

ReuterRossi Tours, France

Markus Reuter is a composer and Touch guitarist.
Jean-Philippe Rossi is a composer who occasionally plays keyboards and sings.
Both are interested in blurring the frontiers between sound and music, composition and improvisation, performing and listening.
This is the result of their meeting and sharing these ideas. ... more

live events

Robert's Equivocal Silence Listening Party

contact / help

Contact ReuterRossi

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like ReuterRossi, you may also like:

Live in Pomona 2016
by Markus Reuter

supported by 36 fans who also own “Mumblecore Failure”

Peaceful sound, and a loving sound....magical in this torn world. Chris Anderson
go to album
TRUCE
by Markus Reuter (featuring Fabio Trentini and Asaf Sirkis)

supported by 35 fans who also own “Mumblecore Failure”

I love the originality and the Prog Spund odziatyk
go to album
ProgStock Presents Virtual Series 2020
by Markus Reuter

supported by 35 fans who also own “Mumblecore Failure”

This is an excellent performance by Markus Reuter. His solo soundscapes now surpass the earlier performances by Robert Fripp ; I speak as a long time admirer of RF and admire his on going work with the current manifestation of King Crimson . Nick Bradey
go to album
Aramoana
by Robert Scott, Takumi Motokawa

The Clean’s Robert Scott teams with Takumi Motokawa for a record of dense and riveting improvised music. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 20, 2023
go to album
Frontal
by Illusion of Safety

A collection of unreleased material from Daniel Burke's beloved experimental project, spanning four decades of loud, off-kilter weirdness. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 21, 2023
go to album
I Could Be Your Dog / I Could Be Your Moon
by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Emile Mosseri

This two-part collaboration between composers Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Emile Mosseri consists of two 17-minute sides. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 3, 2022
go to album
Behind Closed Doors 1
by Thorsten Quaeschning & Markus Reuter

supported by 34 fans who also own “Mumblecore Failure”

In 1981 I was with my father in a Tangerine Dream concert in the Stadthalle Bremen. This piece of music brought both memories of this event and a very fresh note on top. Wonderful music beyond time and technology. erik maronde
go to album