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Of much more interest is the disc by one Grundik Kasyansky, which sounds Russian, but the four pieces were recorded in New York City. Kasyansky uses a feedback synthesizer, computer, small theremin and radios, to create one very long piece, and the three others last from four to nineteen minutes. This is quite a minimal sound that is going on, of indeed mainly feedback sounds. It's quite 'soft' music, despite the input being feedback. The sounds move around, apparently going nowhere, just circling about like a flock of birds in the air. The best pieces are the two that also include radio, which add an extra layer of hiss and static. Quite mysterious music altogether and it's quite alright. Microsound music at its best, but Kasyansky adds his own voice to the genre.
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