Bambu, by Gian Perez

Bambu

by Gian Perez

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dr. reckefuss it has become difficult to be a true guitar heretic. this recorded performance is rare, true, hardcore and as a result sort of nerve extracting (radical...root...teeth...you get the metaphors...) essence.

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1.	There, A Gun! 04:30	buy track
2.	Clave de Fo 04:45	buy track
3.	El Coqui y El Grillo 05:37	buy track
4.	Tres 00:56	buy track
5.	Perreo Intenso 06:59	buy track
6.	La Mancha 06:47	buy track
7.	Bambú 04:41	buy track
8.	Bañar En La Coca 01:43	buy track

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By extending the guitar to its extremes as a physical material, Pérez invites listeners to participate in a ritualistic questioning of the sounds expected of the electric guitar, and in turn what is expected of listeners. The music on this album is achieved almost entirely without the use of effects pedals; instead, Pérez opts for using extended/prepared guitar technique, emulating the sounds of a howling wind, or the dripping of water in a rainforest. This record captures a practice of denaturing the electric guitar beyond its ascribed historical identity, as a means of envisioning a language that was never conquered and had instead been left to govern itself.

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released April 5, 2024

Gian Perez - electric and acoustic guitar

Recorded and mixed by Sam Poon.

Mastered by Elliott Sharp - Studio zOaR - NYC

Artwork and design by David Mirarchi

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Gian Perez New York, New York

Gían Pérez is an artist whose work focuses on the dissection and subversion of form. Born and raised in Puerto Rico Perez has worked with artists like Brandon Seabrook, Zoh Amba, Marc Edwards, among others. Recently, he has played at venues including The Stone, Knitting Factory, Joe's Pub, Nublu, Downtown Music Gallery, Rhizome DC, and more. ... more

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