columba aspexit by Pop-Up Kings

1. columba aspexit
i commovete machinarum (0:00)
ii per cancellos fenestre (03:26)
iii lapis speluncae (04:14)
2. calor solis exarsit

This EP is a live recording of an improvised ambient performance at Iklectik in Lambeth, London, as part of the regular Tuesdays Post series of experimental progressive ambient music.

The pieces were inspired by the music of Hildegard of Bingen, the twelfth-century abbess and visionary who is often considered to be the first individually identifiable composer in Western music.

Iklectik is the only venue in London permanently set up for Ambisonics sound, an immersive surround-sound technology that places the listener at the centre of a three-dimensional sound landscape. The Ambisonics sound was created using the Envelop for Live plugins for Ableton Live. The set was recorded in binaural sound on the mixing desk, meaning that what is heard here is what was heard in the room on the night. There was something about the performance that felt worth preserving in its entirety.

All proceeds from this EP are being donated to the Iklectik - Beyond a Venue campaign, supporting this unique organisation in finding a new home and taking the next steps in its development.

Tracklist

1.	columba aspexit	11:08

2.	calor solis exarsit	5:23

Credits

released March 16, 2023

All music by Fernyhough except 1.ii (Hildegard of Bingen).

Performed by Charles Fernyhough at Iklectik, London, 7 February 2023. Mixed by Charles Fernyhough at Glass Bead Studios.

Mastered by James Edward Armstrong.

Cover by Clare Connor Design. Original photography by Clare Connor. Artist photo by Michael Bearpark.

Thanks to Georgina Brett, Gareth Whittock and Greg Sams. Thanks too to the team at Iklectik and everyone who came along to support.

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