Molecules is the second release of Edition Gamut, a curatorial platform which promotes the dissemination of experimental music and associated artistic practices.
The composition was conceived and written by Tobias Meier, has been performed by Gamut Kollektiv and recorded/mixed by Valentin Liechti. The artwork was designed by Kasper-Florio.

"Molecules evolves as a possible universe that expands after the big bang, decelerates and almost comes to a standstill at the point of maximum expansion, then contracts again, accelerates and eventually ends in a singularity once more. This piece can thus eternally repeat and always remains just one possibility. The twelve parts of Molecules (as symbols of all elements of life) exist in parallel from the beginning, as ideas. They are illuminated individually, emit sound as a distant memory and disappear in the background. Thus, the parts resemble planets that rotate on different orbits, producing a new image of the cosmos with every movement. Between the highest and the deepest tone, all possibilities hover as white scintillation. Here, from the balance between freedom and attraction, there emerges an energy space in which the seven Gamut musicians meet. Each of them makes decisions and introduces new ideas. In the collective vessel, these are received and further developed, triggering a mutual movement, in which each can develop their voice further and live out their individuality, so as to grow together." (Tobias Meier)

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As we conceive our editions in close collaboration with other artists and consider Molecules not only a musical piece but rather an artistic synthesis, we strongly believe that it should be purchased physically. If you still want to listen to it without getting the physical copy, please send us an email to kontakt@gamutkollektiv.com.
credits
released September 21, 2018

Tobias Meier - composition

Silvan Schmid - trumpet
Tapiwa Svosve - alto saxophone
Tobias Pfister - tenor saxophone
Vojko Huter - guitar
Philipp Eden - piano
Xaver Rüegg - double bass
Paul Amereller - drums

Valentin Liechti - mixing
Manuel Egger - mastering

KasperFlorio - artwork & design