9. Perish/Going far (difficult to translate…)
Based on the Armenian song ‘East of the River’. Traditional music from different cultures can be so very inspiring by other use of melody, harmony and rhythm. The meditative or contemplative atmosphere which played on Duduk, speaks immediately to imagination, is accomplished here by combination of different electronic tools (and even a bit of singing).
Composer Asuka Kikitani was inspired by the vibrant nature of Minnesota to construct this gorgeous calendar cycle of percussive works. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2023