Orbit, by The London Experimental Ensemble

Orbit

by The London Experimental Ensemble

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released April 1, 2020

The musicians of the London Experimental Ensemble interpret views of the Earth as an evolving graphical score as seen from the ISS over the period of one orbit – ninety minutes.

Produced by Ed Pettersen
Recorded at Iklectik, London, 25 October 2018, by
Giovanni La Rovere
Mixed by Shane Shanahan at Westpoint Studios, London, UK.
Mastered by Bob Olhsson

During the concert we played to video imagery by Seán Doran

Musicians:

Isidora Edwards – cello
John Eyles – alto saxophone
Carole Finer – objects
Tony Hardie–Bick – electronics and piano
Ken Ikeda – analogue synthesizer
Daniel Kordik – analogue synthesizer
Edward Lucas – trombone
Nathan Moore – electric guitar
Keisuke Matsui – electric guitar
Ed Pettersen – lap steel guitar
Mirei Yazawa – trumpet

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Ed Pettersen has earned respect for his own Folk/Americana albums, but it is his nine year effort behind the production of the 3-CD, 50-song compilation Song of America and frequent jazz/free improv collaborations that have garnered him international recognition. His songs have been recorded by Bettye LaVette and Candi Staton among others. ... more

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