Ryoji Ikeda


artista : Ryoji Ikeda
titolo : Test Pattern
etichetta : Raster-Noton
formato : CD
packaging : digipak
cod. nr.  r-n093
2008
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following dataplex cd (raster-noton, r-n068), test pattern is the second audio release in ryoji ikeda's multimedia project datamatics; an ongoing exploration of the potential to perceive the invisible multi–substance of data that permeates our world.

test pattern acts as a system that converts any type of data (text, sounds, photos and movies) into barcode patterns and binary patterns of 0s and 1s. through the conversion of raw data into digital audio files, ikeda enables us to listen to the flow of data, creating an extraordinary and unexpected soundtrack. these sequences of data reveal a rich variety of microscopic structures which form ikeda's raw material; working with these micro-structures they sometimes form the basis of chronological sequences, sometimes he focuses on their rhythmic qualities. all sounds are the result of ikeda's manipulation of this raw data.

test pattern aims to examine the relationship between critical points of device performance and the threshold of human perception, pushing both to their absolute limits. almost all tracks on this release are unsuitable for conversion into high-quality mp3 files. the velocity of the audio files is ultra–fast, some hundreds of frames per second, so that the album provides a performance test for the audio equipment, as well as a response test for the audience's perceptions.


Prezzo : € 14,40



artista : Ryoji Ikeda
titolo : 1000 Fragments
etichetta : Raster-Noton
formato : CD
packaging : digipak
cod. nr.  r-n089
2008
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1000 fragments is ryoji ikeda's first solo album. as early as 1995 ikeda started with this influential release his consistent work on digital sound design, having an inspiring impact on the the founders of raster-noton label.
1000 fragments was originally released in february 1995 on ikeda's own label cci recordings. raster-noton is proud to make this important piece of electronic music available again.


Prezzo : € 14,40



artista : Ryoji Ikeda
titolo : op.
etichetta : Touch
formato : CD
packaging : digipak
cod. nr.  to:60
2003
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Brilliant new Ikeda CD, utilizing string quartet sounds (mostly recorded in France at the Art Zoyd studios), with no electronic sounds used. Some tracks include: "op. 1 [for 9 strings].", "op. 2 [for string quartet]", "op. 3 [for string quartet]". This is Ryoji Ikeda's sixth solo CD and his fourth for Touch, following the highly acclaimed +/- [1996], 0°C [1998] and matrix [2001]. He previously released 1000 Fragments on his own CCI recordings, and Time and Space, a double 3 inch CD, for Staalplaat. 'op.1' was originally commissioned by 'experience de vol #3'. One notable aspect fans of his previous work will highlight upon, is his declaration that no electronic sounds have been used on this recording. This is not to say that Ikeda has in any way renounced the world of electronic music that he has done so much to shape over the past seven years. 'op. 1' is a brave and deliberate step that also lends a new dimension to his previous output, with the acoustic space created by his string arrangements being subject to the same forensic attention to detail as before.


Prezzo : € 16,20



artista : Ryoji Ikeda - Carten Nicolai
titolo : Cyclo.
etichetta : Raster-Noton
formato : CD
packaging : ejector
cod. nr.  r-n041
2001
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06 c6 | mp3

on the occasion of new forms series of concerts in 1999 ryoji ikeda and carsten nicolai did their first joint performance at galerie für zeitgenössische kunst in leipzig/ germany - the project cyclo. was founded.
between 1999 and 2001 files were exchanged, material was collected and tracks were made. cyclo sets up a priority on digital quality of the tracks. selective use of automated processes like the overlapping of loops and their falsification through wrong calculation or incorrect condensation algorithms, errors and the translation into rudimentary rhythmic constellations is the result of their work. the errors itself becomes topic of this first release from cyclo.



Prezzo : € 14,70



artista : Ryoji Ikeda
titolo : 0°C
etichetta : Touch
formato : CD
packaging : digipak
cod. nr.  to:38
1998
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Repress of the second full length by Ikeda on Touch, following the awesome +/- CD. Recorded and mixed at CCI studio in Tokyo, this features 2 works in Ikeda's continually expanding electronic style. C mixes static noise with almost drill'n'bass-like excursions and random looping, sine-wave frequencies and pure digital warmth via some scientific Sähkö blap towards the end.


Prezzo : € 16,80



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