Experimental Percussion

Experimental percussion is an avant-garde music genre that pushes the boundaries of rhythmic and textural possibilities offered by percussive instruments. Rooted in the experimentation of contemporary music and often overlapping with free jazz, noise, and new music, artists in this field tend to explore the limits of their instruments, utilizing unconventional techniques and incorporating a vast array of objects and sound-making devices. The focus is less on traditional rhythm patterns and more on the production of soundscapes and the exploration of timbre and resonance. These audial artisans often engage in improvisation, creating unpredictable and sometimes dissonant auditory experiences that can invoke a meditative, trance-like, or intensely visceral response. Their works challenge and expand the listener's perception of rhythm and sound.

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The Bloody Lady
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Brin
Burkhard Beins
CEL
Chris Corsano
Deantoni Parks
Glenn Kotche
Greg Fox
Ian Chang
J Foerster
Jon Mueller
Lukas Ligeti
Michael Zerang
Milford Graves
Nuno Rebelo
Patricia Brennan
Susie Ibarra
Sō Percussion
Tony Buck
Valentina Magaletti
Will Guthrie
claire rousay
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Valentina Magaletti
Sō Percussion
Deantoni Parks
J Foerster
Patricia Brennan
Ian Chang
Susie Ibarra
Brin
Chris Corsano
Glenn Kotche
Tony Buck
CEL
Milford Graves
Greg Fox
Will Guthrie
Nuno Rebelo
Michael Zerang
Jon Mueller
Lukas Ligeti
Burkhard Beins