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Two Songs for Alberto

by Phiala Newman & Helena Ford

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From the Tate Modern's writeup:

"Alberto Giacometti, 10 October 1901 – 11 January 1966) was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Beginning in 1922, he lived and worked mainly in Paris but regularly visited his hometown Borgonovo to see his family and work on his art.

Giacometti was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His work was particularly influenced by artistic styles such as Cubism and Surrealism. Philosophical questions about the human condition, as well as existential and phenomenological debates played a significant role in his work. Around 1935 he gave up on his Surrealist influences to pursue a more deepened analysis of figurative compositions. Giacometti wrote texts for periodicals and exhibition catalogues and recorded his thoughts and memories in notebooks and diaries. His critical nature led to self-doubt about his own work and his self-perceived inability to do justice to his own artistic vision. His insecurities nevertheless remained a powerful motivating artistic force throughout his entire life."

Both Phiala and I feel indebted to Giacometti's work, both as a source of inspiration and as artists ourselves: with every cut, edit, and note played, we are like Giacometti himself. We realize that this endeavour could disintegrate into nothing, making our work all for naught. These two suites (recorded in a single session) were recorded on a hot summer afternoon in Phiala's apartment. They are both improvisations for two seemingly disparate instruments, modular synths and baritone electric guitar. We believe that these two instruments together in a single session create a unique temporality that exists in the recording, frozen in time, much like Giacometti's work.

This collaboration is incredibly meaningful for the both of us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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released August 11, 2023

Phiala Thouvenin: modular synthesizers, recording, and synth wizardry
Helena Ford: baritone guitar and effects

Text taken from the Tate Modern website: www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/alberto-giacometti-1159

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Helena Ford Chicago, Illinois

Helena is a trans musician.

The Human Veil is a dungeon synth/dark ambient project inspired by human depravity.

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