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File under: Electronic
Pauline Oliveros, Andrew Deutsch
Springs (CD)
Springs captures the raw, elemental beauty of natural water sources through the pioneering sonic artistry of Pauline Oliveros and Andrew Deutsch. Recorded in the late 1970s at sacred springs across California— including the pristine headwaters of the Merced River and remote desert oases—this immersive album features Oliveros's signature Deep Listening techniques, blending field recordings of bubbling brooks, trickling cascades, and resonant caverns with subtle electronic processing and her haunting accordion improvisations.
Deutsch's masterful engineering elevates the hydrophone captures, transforming the subtle vibrations of water into a meditative soundscape that evokes both geological timelessness and profound inner calm. Far from mere ambiance, Springs is a sonic pilgrimage, inviting listeners to attune to the planet's hidden rhythms. A cornerstone of electroacoustic exploration, it remains a vital document of Oliveros's lifelong quest to dissolve boundaries between human perception and the natural world.
Details
File under: Electronic
Cat. number: DL-9-1999
Year: 1999
Notes:
This CD was also released on [l40537] with a different cover.
The sub track titles for 6 to 8 are how they display on Windows Media Player.
The individual track durations for 'Springs' do not add up to the duration printed on the cover.
