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ARTIST
MERTENS, JEF
TITLE
Orchid Alto
FORMAT
LP
LABEL
FEEDING TUBE RECORDS
CATALOG #
FTR 793LP
FTR 793LP
GENRE
ROCK
RELEASE DATE
7/11/2025
Belgian musician and filmmaker
Jef Mertens
has been an active force in the experimental music and film scene for nearly two decades. Known for his documentaries on artists like
Sonic Youth
and
Borbetomagus
, as well as his work with the now-defunct Dadaist Tapes label, Mertens continues to push the boundaries of sound exploration. His previous solo works include
No Mathematics
, released on KRAAK/Feeding Tube Records. With
Orchid Alto
, Mertens dedicates himself to the taishogoto, a Japanese stringed instrument that became a new focal point in his sonic explorations. Initially drawn to its unique tonal qualities, he approached the instrument with an open-ended curiosity, using it as a means to reshape his musical language. The transition to taishogoto marked a shift away from guitar-based compositions, offering a fresh perspective on texture and resonance. Through these explorations,
Orchid Alto
serves as a blueprint for new sonic possibilities. A bold and immersive sonic journey,
Orchid Alto
merges traditional resonance with modern experimentalism, further shaping Mertens' artistic voice -- one influenced by artists like
Michael Flower
,
Turner Williams Jr.
, and
Bill Nace
. Edition of 200. Co-release with Aguirre. Performed, recorded and edited by Jef Mertens at Scherpendries, Geel, 2023. Mixed and mastered by
Jürgen De Blonde
. Artwork by
Jim Faes
.
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