Cnidarians V, by Dissonant Dessert

Cnidarians V

by Dissonant Dessert

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2.	Gymnoblastea 08:42	buy track
3.	Stylasterina 01:49	buy track
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Cnidarians is a continuing series about embracing the many timbral qualities that can be found in every one instrument. Each instrument is made up of a colony of small different sounds, not unlike the polyps that make up members of the Cnidaria phylum, such as coral and jellyfish. Each track on this album is made up of little polyps of sound that come together to form a breathing, organic whole. Each of these installments is meant to be listened to as an experiment in sound rather than a fully formed whole.

The first saxophone entry, the woodwind versions of these records are always such a physical endeavor. Playing placid repetitive shit on horns is quite a workout. I have been borrowing this bari sax from my friend Ohni so I figured I should record an iteration of Cnidarians while I still had it. A large husky instrument, the bari is just as capable in terms of sweetness and delicacy, you just need to be a little gentle.

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released April 26, 2023

Eric Novak: baritone saxophone, mixing, art

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Dissonant Dessert Chicago, Illinois

The music that comes out of the head of Eric Novak - I dunno I guess it's jazzy and shit? I'm also always on some outta tune bullshit

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