We encrypt all traffic involving personal data with industrystandard ssl certificates and we are also pci compliant meaning that we follow all current data security standards and undergo weekly scans monitoring our security status. The film follows the norwegian musician composer sound artist maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje through the seasons all over europe, presenting the variety and universalism of her work. Beyond her solo work, the music of femail is a particular favorite for its spunk another of ratkje s bands and noise. A cinematic documentary about norwegian composerperformer maja ratkje.
Track list intro joy trio octo vacuum dictaphone jam voice chipmunk party interlude acid insomnia protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Maja s k ratkje listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos maja s k ratkje. Ratkjes composing, the opposite is also true even though its too simple to say that she improvises like a composer and composes like an. First released on cd in 2002 and now available on vinyl for. Biermann and kai miedendorp, which tracks the life of maja s. Listen to octo from maja ratkje s voice for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. A cinematic feature documentary about norwegian composer and performer maja ratkje. Apr 03, 2019 but the element that pushes and sing into even darker corners is the focus on the human voice, which is delivered by maja s. Performances, sound recordings, and intimate personal scenes are composed into a complex portrait of an. Her concerto for voice moods iii, commissioned by radio france, was first performed in 2005.
In concerto for voice moods iiib the composer is performing. It is the eighth release from birminghambased stoney lane records. Maja s k ratkje listen and stream free music, albums, new. An artistic interpretation of professor signe kjelstrups work on energy conversion, corresponding to an article including the same wording which was published in chemical engineering science 60 2005 by the authors eivind johannessen and signe kjelstrup. Ratkje brings a feral disregard for conventional form, combined with an extravagant imagination, linking it all to a fascination with the human voice and its. The music was recorded around oslo, on citing the cover. Dance performance adventura anatomica was premiered that year, and ratkje s music for the production was released on cd in 2006. The abominable crunch maja ratkje and jaap blonk have been performing and recording together since 2001. With sylvie courvoisier, frode haltli, joelle leandre, ikue mori.
Maja ratkje, voice in highresolution audio prostudiomasters. It is not only the portrait of a singular musician and singer, but the film will. Two compositions from eugeniusz rudnik, and a large work from vocalist maja s. While performing has influenced and inspired maja s. Maja ratkje documentary crowdfunding editing process the wire. Expectations were high and voice surely meets them.
The music has been written by maja ratkje, an intense 39yearold with raven hair and startling green eyes, who is one of. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje born 29 december 1973 in trondheim, norway is a norwegian vocalist and composer. K ratkje and arve henriksen via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Ratkje doesnt succeed at mesmerizing or impressing me, though some of her ideas are quite strong. On shallows, piotr continues the exploration of the postinternet condition that drove 20s raj, building a humming and whirring soundscape of pixelated mouse clicks. Ratkje s music for the 2003 opera no title performance and sparkling water was awarded an edvard prize in 2004. Mar 30, 2010 exclusive footage of maja ratkje and kathy hindes collaborative work, birds and traces. River mouth echoes maja ratkje on allmusic 2008 norwegian avantgarde vocalist maja ratkje may. Ive had a soft spot for norwegian composer maja ratkjes hard music.
In concerto for voice moods iiibthe composer is performing live a solo part for amplified voice, using much wider dynamics and improvisation. Payment security we take the security of our website and of your transactions extremely seriously. Using only her voice and subtle electronic touches, ratkje s debut solo album continue reading. Another provocatively original and completely mental release from this maverick label. All sound on voice originates from maja ratkje s throat, though it has been much manipulated, processed, torn, stretched, pitchshifted and who knows what else. Download voice by maja ratkje in highresolution audio at available in 44. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje 1973 is quite a remarkable musician, singer, improviser and composer and crepuscular hour is quite an extraordinary piece of music, written as it is for the unusual lineup of three choirs, three pairs of noise musicians and church organ. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human. Maja s k ratkje s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Classicsandbeyond1532 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. The music is essentially a series of duets for ratkjes voice and the technology of the recording studio, with her vocal utterances being processed, edited and generally sliced and diced into a furious collage of sound, by turn chilling and chilled. The debut solo album from spunk member maja ratkje will secure her a place among the finest experimental singers.
Maja ratkje s debut album voice does not attempt to do this most of the album is incoherent rambling, which would be abruptly interrupted by screeching harsh noise. Ive had a soft spot for norwegian composer maja ratkje s hard music for years. Gemini tape recorder, hard disk, dictaphone, minidisk and different samplers, and was produced by maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje and jazzkammer. Maja ratkje intro by rune grammofon free listening on. Most of all, its the use of my own voice that is leading us through this piece, commenting on and responding to the other sounds in so many different ways. Shostakovichs music of suffering and rebellion, sound unnaturally sweet. This album interleaves the composers own voice as a performer with the ensemble sound of cikada and oslo sinfonietta. Ratkje concerto for voice moods iiic 2015 concerto for voice moods iiic is written as to explore what happens when you place a closeup, amplified, super individualistic, self trained voice in front of a dynamic orchestra. River mouth echoes, ratkje s north american debut, provides a compelling and demanding crosssection of writing from 1997 through 2005, in contexts ranging from voice and synthesizer to works for small orchestra, an unconventional string quartet of four violas da gamba, two pieces for saxophone and processing, and a trio comprising accordion.
Yesterday was the opening of sound installation vannstand, a revisit of desibel and a concert with blab. From the weird and furious to the enchanting and beautiful, this is an album rich in atmosphere, color and creative madness. The composition was created during a week long residency at aldeburgh music as part of faster than sound, a. The debut solo album from founder spunk member and composer maja ratkje has secured her a place among the finest experimental singers. But the element that pushes and sing into even darker corners is the focus on the human voice, which is delivered by maja s. The film maker ij biermann has been shooting with ratkje who was composer in residence at this years huddersfield contemporary music festival for four years, and its his fourth feature film. Includes unlimited streaming of gonimoblast live with maja s. I just bought this album with no past knowledge of maja ratkje or any of the projects shes. Ratkje performed live at the polish radio experimental studio using rudniks samples, her voice, and her own concrete elements in a virtual dialog with the composer. For her debut cleveland performance, join us for an evening of voice and electronics from norways most dynamic composerperformer, maja ratkje, an artist who can genuinely be said to be extending the expressive range of the voice through technical and technological means. Jun 17, 2016 ive had a soft spot for norwegian composer maja ratkje s hard music for years. Stream maja ratkje intro by rune grammofon from desktop or your mobile device. The human voice is as close to home as an instrument can be and the impression of.
Ratkje s composing, the opposite is also true even though its too simple to say that she improvises like a composer and composes like an. Important records, 2006 and have played it for a few good friends who dont mind a little pain with their pleasure. Exclusive footage of maja ratkje and kathy hindes collaborative work, birds and traces. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje is a norwegian based musician who utilizes voice, electronics and her compositions extremely well in any scenario downtown music gallery, new york 2011 maja ratkje har i en arr. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje is a norwegian vocalist and composer.
And sing this album interleaves the composers own voice as a performer with the ensemble sound of cikada and oslo sinfonietta. Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. The music is essentially a series of duets for ratkje s voice and the technology of the recording studio, with her vocal utterances being processed, edited and generally sliced and diced into a furious collage of sound, by turn chilling and chilled. Undisputedly the best record of 2002 that i didnt hear until 2003, maja ratkje s voice is a relentlessly creative treatise on the possibilities of vocal expression and manipulation. Maja ratkje documentary crowdfunding editing process the. Ratkje 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In and sing while thou on pressed flowers dost sleep the voice is prerecorded, and the sound files are played through loudspeakers placed among the musicians. Her voice isnt lovely or charmingits a pure expression of noise, albeit one with curious tethers to real human emotion. Standout lakes is composed wholly from maja ratkjes spliced voice, organic frequency and emotional resonance drained in favour of pure texture. During the summer of 1999, ratkje studied at ircam and she has also studied individually with composers such as louis andriessen, sofia gubaidulina, ivar frounberg, klaus. Ratkje concerto for voice moods iii b version for sinfonietta 2006 concerto for voice moods iiib is written as to explore what happens when you place a closeup, amplified, super individualistic, self trained voice in front of a dynamic orchestra. Classic album sundays oslo presents maja ratkje voice.
I just bought this album with no past knowledge of maja ratkje or any of the projects shes been involved in and as i listen to this now for the second time through i must say the only way to describe this is if mike patton had. A documentary on norwegian composer and vocalist maja ratkje is crowdfunding completion, titled voice. Voice sculpting sound with maja s k ratkje indiegogo. In dialogue with rudnik maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje. The debut solo album from founding spunk member and composer maja ratkje has secured her a place among the finest experimental singers. It emphasizes the form and durational composition of drone through. All sound on voice originates from maja ratkje sthroat, though it has been much manipulated, processed, torn, stretched, pitchshifted and who knows what else. A highway in state space maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje.
Using her homemade steampunk synthesiser, shes able to sound like a bontempi organ, a wheezy. Maja ratkje is something like mike patton a freestyling, uninhibited, logicdefying one woman music making organism that sings with the angelic harmony of bjork at one moment and screams like a posessed banshee the next. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje, composer and performer born december 29th 1973 in trondheim, norway, finished composition studies at the norwegian state academy of music in oslo in 2000. Maja solveig kjelstrup ratkje, composer and performer born dec. From the weird and furious to the enchanting and beautiful, this is an album rich in atmosphere, colour and creative madness.
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