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Avant-Garde Artist Blends Electronic and Chamber Music in Psychic Resynthesis
3 Nov
Summary
- Mark Fell's new album Psychic Resynthesis marks a shift, written for chamber ensemble
- Fell's music is known for its formalist, electronic sound sculpted into arrhythmic bursts
- Psychic Resynthesis echoes 20th-century composers like Feldman and Scelsi
In the past two years, experimental composer Mark Fell has explored new musical territory with his latest releases. Fell, a native of Sheffield, has built a career crafting intricate, formalist electronic music, often composed on software platforms like Max/MSP. His pieces are known for their dazzling, arrhythmic bursts of sound, sculpted from shards and fragments of digital elements.
However, Fell's new album Psychic Resynthesis, released just last month, represents a significant shift in his work. The album was written for and performed by the Explore Ensemble, a London-based chamber group. This marks the first time Fell has composed for a traditional ensemble of human musicians, moving away from his signature electronic sound.
