The Telescopic Aulos of Atlas

by Lukas De Clerck

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	1.	Jot's Phorbela 05:44
	2.	Singing Phragmites of Pont’Etzu 07:40
	3.	The Cats of Medir 04:49
	4.	Sacrifice of a Reed 13:39
	5.	A Gargling Aulete 03:54

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LUKAS DE CLERCK brings the telescopic aulos, which his new interpretation of long-form expression coaxed forth on this tremendous recording.

Lukas de Clerck explores a niche of archaeological research in music; the aulos is a historical Greek instrument that Lukas analyzed and reinterpreted by a luthier in modern times—navigating this impression as an artwork or living sculptural object, as there is an absence of historical partitions or written information about how to recreate technique on the instrument. Lukas de Clerck has interpreted information from the rare archaeological resources and visual art of the classical period to recreate both playing technique and possible sound timbres with the instrument. With his contemporary approach to drone, post-minimalist music, and contemporary folk, we find a deeply satisfying and compelling, even playful set of songs, timbral exercises and compositions.

"The morphology of the aulos is defined by its reeds. The tubular memory inside the plant's fibre will ensure it closes and opens naturally, like the mouth that blows breath inside. The reeds are the core, the sound source—the naked instrument. They behave like two oscillators, bending high-pitched notes into beatings. The pipes are a context, a channel for the sound. They create a narrative."

An essential document of new music meets contemporary archaemusicological research via Stephen O'Malley of SUNN O)))'s label Ideologic Organ.

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released September 6, 2024

All tracks are played live at Brasserie Atlas by Lukas De Clerck
Recorded by Lukas De Clerck
Conception Telescopic Aulos by Lukas De Clerck
Creation Telescopic Aulos by Noir Métal
Phorbeia and Jacket by Jot Fau
Mixed and Mastered by Frédéric Alstadt / Ångström Mastering
Pictures by Emile Barret
Liner Notes by Lukas De Clerck

The Telescopic Aulos of Atlas is co-produced by STUK, Sonic Acts and De Bijloke and made possible with the support of Flanders, State of The Art.

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TELESCOPIC AULOS OF ATLAS

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