The original DIEM studio used an Otari MTR 90 24-track analog tape machine, which was the size of an industrial washing machine and could rip off a finger if mishandled.
Historical Context
DIEM, the Danish national electronic music studio where these works were produced, was established in Aarhus in 1986, rather than the more obvious choice of Copenhagen.
Historical Context
In 2001, DIEM was almost closed due to government budget cuts but was reconstructed as part of the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album presents works as historical documents, not optimized with modern technology, to preserve their original form and expression.
Recording & Production
The album includes many works that have never been released before, offering insight into the artistic productions at DIEM.
Recording & Production
The early DIEM studio was a hybrid of analog and digital technology, including Macintosh Plus computers with 1 megabyte RAM and two floppy disc drives.
Album & Artwork
The works on this album are arranged in a unique "forward/backward" order, with two interwoven chronological strands.
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