Romitelli's ambition for An Index of Metals was to create a sensory experience akin to a trance, evoking hypnosis and possession.
Album & Artwork
Jacques Perconte, a pioneer in digital video, created a generative work for B Records to produce the images for the 'Miroirs Étendus Live' collection, including this album's cover.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Fausto Romitelli's An Index of Metals reinvents the opera form, drawing influence from psychedelic rock, electronic music, and pop art.
Interpretation
The ensemble Miroirs Étendus, created by Fiona Monbet, Othman Louati, Romain Louveau, and Emmanuel Quinchez, specifically chose musicians adaptable to contemporary music and improvisation for this project.
Compositional Technique
An Index of Metals is described as a 'UFO' in contemporary music, incorporating idioms from many styles through Romitelli's unique and demanding writing.
Compositional Technique
The work's instrumentation includes a classical chamber ensemble augmented by electric guitar, electric bass, and an electronic soundtrack, giving the music a rock dimension.
Interpretation
The recording features Linda Oláh, a singer from jazz, pop, and electro backgrounds, rather than a classical opera singer, a choice allowed by the score.
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