This 2015 release features the composer performing a solo piano piece, one of the few recordings of his work in this format. Palestine’s signature percussive, maximalist piano style is on full display.
- The album was recorded in March 2014 at the composer's home studio in Highland Park, New Jersey.
- The Idiosyncratics label is dedicated to documenting the work of experimental and avant-garde musicians.
- The release was notable for capturing Palestine's unique approach to the piano in a relatively intimate setting.
Charlemagne Palestine is a pioneering American avant-garde composer and performer, best known for his work in minimalist and sound art. He was a central figure in the New York downtown scene of the 1970s, particularly with his intense, extended piano performances.
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