Nicole Bolaños
It connects me with something deeply primitive. Maybe a collective dream we all had long ago?
Favorite track: I Watched them Jump into the Creek.
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Anyone that purchases the album from our bandcamp will also be credited with the two ~ 20 min pieces that make up the vinyl release and a digital pdf of supplementary document ‘034: A Graphic Score’.
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"The Invention of The Human" is designed as a response to the question "what makes us human?" The question has become increasingly important in this period of history, in that many of the answers aren't good enough. "Civilisation" could be one answer; but what good is civilization where there is so much misery within it? "Progress" could be another; but what good is progress without kindness and empathy to sustain it? Taking the thought of man's relationship with technology as a measure of humanity, I asked the computer "what do you think a human sounds like?", and with that I built this album of synthesised vocals, wondering if technological development can help explain what we are.
The vinyl release consists of two ~ 20 min pieces, while the digital release features extended versions of the music in those pieces, making 8 individual tracks.
Anyone that purchases the album from our bandcamp will be credited with the two ~ 20 min pieces and a digital pdf of supplementary document ‘034: A Graphic Score’.
Synchronised with Henner’s core inquiry, the physical packaging (designed collaboratively between Alex McCullough and C’estainsi studio) employs a combination of machine learning and mechanical plotting to mimic the human mind and hand.
Mastered by Rashad Becker
Sleeve packaging and ‘Graphic Score’ designed by Alex McCullough alongside C’estainsi.
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Have been so looking forward to hearing this album and it does not disappoint! An absolutely masterful debut long player, perfect balance of art and the dance with not a single note, beat or sound out of place. Love it to bits!
I also HIGHLY recommend checking out his previous singles too, especially 'Whities012' for the track 'Volumes' - hands down one of the best songs I've heard in the last decade. Tip!!! Source Invisible
Working with just voice, piano and handmade cassette loops, the Chicago sound artist navigates heavy themes through a minimalist lens. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 2, 2021