The DVD of the complete Sound Installation with specially commissioned 2 hour film is now available.
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IRMIN AND KUMO PODCAST
Irmin Schmidt, founder of Can, the influential experimental rock group and breakbeat pioneer Kumo discuss their collaboration on their new album Axolotl Eyes over 8 episodes.
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also now available on youtube AXOLOTL EYES INTERVIEW Pt.8
AXOLOTL EYES INTERVIEW - previous episodes
Influences
Axolotl Eyes - available now!
The CD/DVD set is available on-line from:
Amazon.com
or directly from: Mute
and, of course, all good record stores in the U.K and Europe.
Releases in the U.S and Japan are scheduled for later in the year.
Digital download including taster edits and exclusive artwork is also available from itunes:
The Masters of Confusion project was born out of the studio work around Irmin Schmidt's fantasy opera Gormenghast when Kumo, a.k.a producer, programmer and sound-designer Jono Podmore, was drafted in in 1997 on the recommendation of manager and impressario Jazz Summers to assist Schmidt with the work. The duo, who make an intense and unique form of music that feeds off their respective musical histories, first played live on the Can-Solo-Projects tour which marked the 30th anniversary of the group. In 2001 work began on the first Irmin Schmidt and Kumo album alongside extensive touring in Europe. The album MASTERS OF CONFUSION was released worldwide in September 2001 on Spoon/Mute records. The same year they created a sound installation, FLIES, GUYS AND CHOIRS, for the Barbican Centre as part of the Elektronik festival, held in October 2001. The installation is now available as a sonic experience for public spaces. The duo performed further concerts including the Montreux Jazz Festival and tours in France and Italy. Irmin Schmidt & Kumo have completed their 2nd album AXOLOTL EYES, released April 14th 2008 on Spoon/Mute - Warners - P-Vine.
The release includes a bonus DVD of FLIES, GUYS AND CHOIRS, the complete 112 min sound installation with film by Kumo, Sandra Podmore and Kate Shipp. Here's 3 brief Excerpts:
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filmed by hideyuki katsumata who also filmed promo animation of Little dragon (fortune) from Sweden. our new album is also available by CD and MP3(itunes music store)
Thank You very much for the connection, I adore Your brilliant, intelligent and imaginative music a great deal and it's been a big inspiration - hats off to You!
