Description
Rotella's Zone Grise unfolds in a space of perpetual transformation, where sound navigates between density and purity or structure and fluidity.
Didier Rotella's Zone Grise unfolds in a space of perpetual transformation, where sound navigates between density and purity, acoustic and electronic, structure and fluidity. Catharsis combines hybrid instruments and spatialized textures to evoke a dramatic journey of evolution and renewal, while Fragrances draws inspiration from perfume composition, blending musical elements into a rich, multi-layered tapestry. Mogari reflects on ritual and humanity through augmented instruments and poetic gestures, tracing a spiritual passage from lament to resolution. Each piece reveals Rotella's ability to craft intricate, ever-shifting soundscapes that invite reflection on balance, motion, and the ephemeral nature of musical expression.
Track Listing
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Thema
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Var. 1
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Var. 2
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Var. 3
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Var. 4
- Catharsis (2017–2018) for 2 percussionists, 2 pianos and live electronics: Var. 5
- Fragrances (2015–2024) for string quartet: Premier mouvement
- Fragrances (2015–2024) for string quartet: Second mouvement
- Mogari (2019–2022) for flute, saxophone, percussion, piano and live electronics: Tatari (崇り) – Tama-Yobi (魂の想起)
- Mogari (2019–2022) for flute, saxophone, percussion, piano and live electronics: Banka (挽歌) n°1
- Mogari (2019–2022) for flute, saxophone, percussion, piano and live electronics: Asobu (遊ぶ) n°1
- Mogari (2019–2022) for flute, saxophone, percussion, piano and live electronics: Asobu n°1 & Banka n°2
- Mogari (2019–2022) for flute, saxophone, percussion, piano and live electronics: Banka n°2 – Tatefushi (盾伏す)
Additional Details
Label: Kairos
Genre: Contemporary Instrumental
Run Time: 65:25 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 04/11/25
UPC: 9120010286445

