Magda Mayas' Filamental

Magda Mayas' Filamental is a project led by the adventurous Berlin-based pianist and keyboardist Magda Mayas. Known for her work in the world of avant-garde and improvised music, Mayas formed Filamental as a duo with drummer Tony Buck (best known from The Necks). Together, they explore the sonic possibilities of their instruments, often using extensive preparations and extended techniques to create rich, textural, and dynamically shifting soundscapes.

Their music sits at the intersection of free improvisation, contemporary composition, and noise, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and a deep, almost ritualistic interplay. Releases like *Murmur*, *Ritual Mechanics*, and *Confluence* document their evolving dialogue, capturing everything from delicate, rustling whispers to powerful, surging crescendos. The project is a compelling showcase of two masterful improvisors building intricate, immersive worlds in real-time.