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John Di Stefano

For the Moment (LP)

Label: Concentric Circles

Format: LP

Genre: Electronic

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American-born, Japan-based composer John Di Stefano self-released a number of cassettes as part of the 80s DIY underground on his own imprint Oktron Produktions, including Klang's Drift, a collaboration with Joel Graham. Living in San Francisco, Di Stefano had access to multiple University electronic music studios, where he had an impressive array of synthesizers at his fingertips, including both Buchla and Serge modular systems. Combining his knowledge of modular synthesis with a background in percussion, his early releases were a uniquely human approach to electroacoustic music, with flourishes of post punk in the mix. Di Stefano developed an interest in world music, studying Indian music theory and tabla, and after an extended trip to Indonesia in the mid 80s, he was particularly drawn to Javanese gamelan music. Future recordings would forever be indebted to the sounds he heard during those travels. Concentric Circles is proud to present For the Moment, which features tracks from some of Di Stefano's early cassette releases, as well as a number of unheard explorations of Indian polyrhythms from the early 90s. Di Stefano’s prescient and unique work will appeal to fans of Cybe, Joel Graham, UnknownmiX, Zru Vogue, and provides a fascinating view of the 80s US electronic underground.
Details
Cat. number: CC-003
Year: 2019

Release notes

A collection of barely-released and unreleased recordings from John Di Stefano, spanning the years 1982-1996.

Tracklist
A1Compos Mentis
A2For the Moment
A3Nuage
B1Ng's Office
B2Culture Schlock
B3Knocking At My Door
B4Three Moon Reflection
B5The Rain On the Leaves
Credits
Julianna Bach
Artwork
Mike Purcell
Guitar
Joel Graham
Synthesizer
Maria Kusumadewi
Vocals
Reggie Scott
Vocals