Oloron 0724 by Luz Léon Noir

Once, is an experience; twice, it becomes tradition.

This is a series of improvisations made in Oloron-Sainte-Marie, southwest of France. Oloron is a special place close to the Pyrenees mountains, where I have found refuge, surrounded by a beautiful community of caring and loving people who share their passion for organs.

Regardless of my experience in classical music, I am no longer a stranger to the instrument and I am allowed to explore and experiment with it.

A swim in the river, a walk in the mountains, and many hours of losing track of time and space, listening and experimenting.

The death of an owl, its funeral, the light of another upon us, the fire, the choir improvisation, the smell of chocolate before the rain...
These are my memories from Oloron-Sainte-Marie, no longer a place to visit but a home where I have returned.

Thanks to Giulio Tosti and Lorianne Llorca for sharing their knowledge on experimental improvisations and for the many fun times.

Special thanks to Oloron Orgues for keeping a beautiful collection of organs and enduring history to the minds of the future.

Exploring sound and space through minimal electronic & acoustic melancholia.