Incense of Music 74: soft landing option

Das sagt der/die Veranstalter:in:

Chris Dahlgren — Viola da gamba
Jim Hart — Vibraphone & Marimba
Claudio Puntin — Contralto-Clarinet, Bassclarinet, Clarinet

Incense:

White sage
Aralia racemosa

A soft landing in the infinity of possibilities. Behind this lies the idea that tradition means not the preservation but the development of things, so that it can transform its merits into services. The sound fusion of viola da gamba, clarinets, and vibraphone captures several centuries of European music-making in an audible and tangible way. Origin and present come alive in the hands of this composers’ band.

The three musicians are united by a polystylistic understanding of music and lifelong improvisational and compositional experience. Together, they create an ever-growing and changing collection of works — far more than the sum of three artistic individuals.

Claudio Puntin (*1965) — Improvisor, clarinetist, composer, goldsmith, painter, performer. The sensuality and soulfulness of improvising people have inspired him since his first musical steps. He has retained his playful instinct, turning his clarinet into his keyboard, his drums, and his sound processor, creating works for orchestras, choirs, ensembles, and electronics. Through his playing, he reminds us that we are all sensual and social beings who enjoy creativity in order to be together in health, peace, and soulfulness. https://www.claudiopuntin.com/

R. Chris Dahlgren (*1961) — Multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer, performer. „I’d try to emphasize keeping a beginner’s mind, a here and now mind and an openness to life’s inevitable changes. Freedom and form are yin and yang and intertwining eternally — don’t emphasize one over the other. I don’t want to fit into anybody’s shoebox and least of all into a shoebox of my own making.” https://www.chrisdahlgren.com/

Jim Hart (*1978) — Vibraphone, marimba, drums, percussion. A British vibraphonist and drummer whose music thrives on curiosity, openness, and creative range. He has released ten albums as a leader and moves fluidly between projects stretching from intimate duos to adventurous cross-border collaborations and large ensembles. Based in Alsace since 2014, he also teaches at several conservatoires across Europe. https://www.jimhart.co.uk/

About the incense

White sage is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America for purification ceremonies, the dried leaves are bundled into smudge sticks and burned, producing a highly aromatic, resinous, and penetrating scent. The smoke is believed to have cleansing properties, promoting mental clarity and relaxation. Due to its sacred status and conservation concerns, cultivated sources are recommended.

Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) is a herbaceous perennial in the ginseng family, native to eastern North America. Its aromatic root has a complex, spicy, and earthy fragrance with notes of licorice. When burned, it releases a warm, mildly sweet, and slightly pungent scent, creating a calming and grounding atmosphere — valued for respiratory comfort and meditation. The plant should not be used during pregnancy.

Social media & links

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Credits: Fabio Dondero