Micus’s 2017 release for ECM finds him alone with his signature array of acoustic instruments, crafting a meditative soundscape that feels both ancient and immediate. The album draws its sonic palette from Micus’s continued dedication to obscure and traditional instrumentation.
- "Inland Sea" was recorded by Stephan Micus himself in his own home studio in Germany.
- The album features Micus playing a total of 13 different instruments, including the Japanese bass koto, the Andean siku, and the Japanese hichiriki.
- ECM Records released "Inland Sea" on June 16, 2017.
Stephan Micus is a German multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his deep exploration of traditional instruments from around the world, often focusing on ambient and minimalist compositions. "Inland Sea" arrived in the latter half of his extensive ECM Records catalog, following a period of prolific releases throughout the 2000s.
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