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Narrow

by Hocus

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  • Cassette + Digital Album

    Limited edition cassette with chrome cassette holder sculpted in plaster by artist Mafalda Melim. LIMITED TO 10 COPIES

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Zhei 05:14
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Dem 06:45
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Parki 06:04
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Izo 02:05
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Depr 06:58
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Bip 07:18
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Ans 06:59

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"Portuguese experimental musician João Almeida is best known for his improvisatory trumpet work. However his debut release as Hocus traffics in pure electronic noise, created through the no-input method of using a mixer as an instrument, generating feedback inside the device itself. This restricted sonic palette leads to an emphasis on noise textures: sputtering, churning, grating, grinding, fizzing, fluttering, buzzing and extremely high frequency squealing - all building to a mind-erasing climax. This limited cassette comes with a chrome sculptural object by artist Mafalda Melim. While the sleevenotes indicate a concern with the dual themes of "static movement and mental illness", the listener's experience of the music is openended - even palette cleansing. To be blunt, Narrow is a tape for those who like their noise uncut and harsh as fuck"

Emily Pothast, The Wire Magazine.

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Special thanks to the CCA crew - Bruno and Mafalda - for making this happen!

"This is the debut album of Hocus, the solo project of trumpeter and improviser João Almeida, an increasingly relevant figure in the portuguese experimental scene. Using the no-input mixer method, João delivers a powerful and coherent record, a harsh noise treatise divided into seven stages, inspired by two ideas - static movement and mental illness. While the music is moody and appears to be as static as the rock on its cover, a closer listen reveals the complexity of textures and sound frequencies at work. This is the beginning of a beautiful journey and we couldn't be happier to be on board." CCA Crew

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released September 9, 2022

Recorded Live at Água Ardente, Lisbon
Mixed and Mastered by David Zuchowski, Davernoise Studio, Chicago
Artwork and Plaster Sculpture by Mafalda Melim

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Experimental musician based in Lisbon, Portugal.

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