Packaged in a clear-tray jewel case with a photo-illustrated 8-page booklet that includes notes and reproductions of concert flyers.
Composed in 1973 for ARP synthesizer.
Digital transfer of original tape at Lionel Marchetti's studio, Lyon.
Translation in Paris, January 2011.
Mastered at Studio Fluorescent, Lyon.
Published by SACEM.
"This series of works represents a cycle of researches with electronic sounds through Moog, Buchla, and Arp synthesizers."
Title on spine, back insert and disc: Transamorem - Transmortem (1973)
Barcode stickered on shrinkwrap.
"Transamorem: Transmortem" on CD presents two seminal long-form electronic works by Eliane Radigue, a pioneer of minimalist and slowly evolving tape and synthesizer music. Carefully crafted from sustained tones, delicate overtones and almost imperceptible transformations, these pieces invite deep, focused listening and reward patience with an intense, immersive sound experience. The compositions unfold like a sonic meditation: pulses appear and vanish, harmonics shimmer at the threshold of perception, and time seems to stretch into an expansive, contemplative space. Listeners familiar with drone, ambient or experimental electroacoustic music will find in this recording a reference work of rare concentration and emotional depth.
The CD format allows these works to be presented in their extended, uninterrupted form, preserving the gradual development and subtle internal drama that are essential to Radigue's aesthetic. The mastering emphasizes warmth and clarity, enabling the fine gradations in texture and dynamics to emerge without harshness. "Transamorem: Transmortem" is not background music; it is an invitation to slow down, to listen closely, and to experience sound as a living, breathing presence within the room.
Eliane Radigue, born in Paris, is regarded as one of the most important figures in experimental and minimalist music. Active since the 1960s, she first worked with tape and feedback before becoming known for her work with the ARP 2500 synthesizer, with which she created some of the most influential drone compositions of the 20th century. Her music has had a lasting impact on ambient, electronic and sound art scenes worldwide. Over the decades, Radigue's oeuvre has been presented at major festivals and museums, and she is widely admired for her radical commitment to slowness, nuance and deep listening. In later years she turned to acoustic chamber music in her "Occam" series, expanding her vocabulary while remaining faithful to her characteristic subtle transformations of sound.
The CD is released by Important Records, a label known for its dedication to boundary-pushing and historically significant music. Important has built a strong reputation for carefully curated editions in experimental, drone, contemporary classical and avant-garde genres, often bringing rare or long-unavailable works back into circulation. Their releases are appreciated for their archival care, thoughtful presentation and a catalog that connects pioneering artists with newer generations of listeners. With "Transamorem: Transmortem," Important underscores its role as a key platform for essential works on the outer edges of contemporary music, ensuring that Radigue's influential compositions remain accessible in high-quality form.
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