Francisco López is an internationally celebrated experimental music and sound artist whose innovative work spans over four decades. Known for his profound listening experiences and avant-garde approach to the creation and perception of music, López has built a vast discography that resists conventional categorization. He has developed a distinctive philosophy around the concept of 'absolute concrète music' and the rejection of standard musical notation, instruments, and scores. His compositions often delve deep into the manipulation and transformation of environmental sounds, exploring the intrinsic value and textures of auditory phenomena.

López's body of work is as prolific as it is diverse, with more than 400 sound pieces, installations, and soundtracks for film and dance to his credit. Notable recent works include "Mononoke-Hime," which showcases his ability to blend natural soundscapes with digital processing, creating a dense aural tapestry. "Mångata for Solo Flute" is a testament to his innovative uses of traditional instruments, while releases like "Hidden Island Music (Untitled #398)" and "La Selva (Sound Environments from a Neotropical Rain Forest)" further exemplify his profound interest in bioacoustics and environmental recordings. Through his untitled series, such as "untitled (2019)" and "Untitled #274," López invites listeners to engage with the essence of sound devoid of preconceived notions or interpretative frameworks. Francisco López's dedication to pushing the boundaries of how we experience sound has established him as a cornerstone figure in the field of experimental music and sound art.

Genres

Field Recording

Lowercase

Sound Art

Spanish Experimental

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Latest Release

Mononoke-Hime

Francisco López

Single - Released February 18, 2022