FR/DE by BOW & Aidan Baker
This album brings together two captivating live performances from Belgian string quintet, BOW, in collaboration with Aidan Baker. Originally released as a limited-edition cassette on Cruel Nature Records.
On November 30, 2019, they performed at the Sulfure Festival, held at Le Vent Se Lève in Paris. An intimate venue, Aidan joined BOW, creating mesmerising atmospheric soundscapes.
On April 22, 2023, Aidan Baker and BOW took the stage at the Moving Noises Festival in Christuskirche, Bochum, Germany. Curated by Midira Records, this festival featured a lineup of experimental and ambient artists. Their performance was a highlight of the event, blending Baker's guitar work with the rich textures of BOW's string instruments, crafting an immersive and evocative experience.
Tracklist
| 1. | FR 1 | 9:23 |
| 2. | FR 2 | 16:02 |
| 3. | FR 3 | 13:25 |
| 4. | FR 4 | 10:17 |
| 5. | FR 5 | 4:43 |
| 6. | DE 1 | 4:07 |
| 7. | DE 2 | 6:19 |
| 8. | DE 3 | 11:57 |
| 9. | DE 4 | 5:00 |
| 10. | DE 5 | 10:38 |
| 11. | DE 6 | 9:01 |
Credits
Aidan Baker - electric guitar
Margaret Hermant : violin
Benoit Leseure : violin
Jean-François Durdu : viola
Marine Horbaczewski : cello
Cyrille de Haes : double bass
30/11/2019 FR recorded by Fabien Leseure at Sulfure Festival, Le Vent Se Lève, Paris, France
22/04/2023 DE recorded by Christoph Scheidel (79 Sound) at Moving Noises Festival, Christuskirche, Bochum, Germany
Mixed by Fabien Leseure
Cover photo by Olivier Calicis
