With centuries of history, traditional instruments carry
physical vibrations shaped by human breath and touch.
In contrast, electronic music generates vibrations
through inorganic principles such as electrical signals
and circuits. When the subtle tremors of traditional
instruments resonate with the intricate tones
of electronic sounds in an improvised dialogue,
performers from distinct realms expand each other’s
languages, creating a new sensory experience.
The project album Ancient Moment marks the first
collaboration between the Korean contemporary music
ensemble WhatWhy Art and the Seoul underground
electronic music collective vurt.. It is a record of a free
journey where two different worlds collide and merge,
breaking cultural boundaries and dismantling aesthetic
hierarchies.
In Part 1 of the album, you will hear boundless
performances by daegeum player Hong Yoo with
electronic musician Unjin, and gayageum player
Hwayoung Lee with ambient duo Hosoo.
The recording was done in an improvised one-take
format at STUDIO Y in Seoul, and Giuseppe Tillieci
mastering enhanced the sonic quality[info sheet from distr.]