The pieces *Sgorgo N* and *Sgorgo oO* are based on technical 'errors' of a synthesizer effect, which Billone intentionally deployed to achieve unique sound qualities.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Pierluigi Billone initially resisted writing for solo electric guitar, believing the instrument had a stronger presence in genres outside of New Music.
Composition History
The work *Sgorgo* is a triptych for solo electric guitar, meaning it is composed of three distinct parts: Y, N, and oO.
Performer Biography
Yaron Deutsch, the guitarist on this album, is also the artistic director of Ensemble Nikel and has collaborated with many composers for world premiere performances.
Recording & Production
All the sounds on this recording were captured live in the studio using only the performer's hands and legs, and on-the-spot guitar effects, with no post-production.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Pierluigi Billone's compositional practice focuses on 'musical matter' and 'sonic forces' rather than traditional musical material, aiming for a physical logic of the body.
Compositional Technique
In *Sgorgo*, Pierluigi Billone makes the constant humming of the guitar amplifier a main role, isolating this sound in extremely long fermatas.
