Richard Chartier - Of Surfaces

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Review by Samantha Kargol

Of Surfaces is an experimental ambient album by Richard Chartier that explores the subtle nuances of sound and texture. The album is a collection of six tracks, each one a carefully crafted soundscape that invites the listener to immerse themselves in a world of sonic beauty.

Chartier's approach to sound is minimalist, with each track built around a few carefully chosen elements that are layered and manipulated to create a rich tapestry of sound. The result is a series of pieces that are both delicate and powerful, with a sense of depth and complexity that rewards repeated listens.

The album opens with "Interior Field," a piece that sets the tone for the rest of the album with its subdued tones and subtle shifts in texture. From there, the album moves through a series of tracks that explore different aspects of sound, from the shimmering tones of "Surface Field" to the haunting drones of "Interior Currents."

Throughout the album, Chartier demonstrates a remarkable sense of control over his materials, using them to create a sense of space and atmosphere that is both immersive and deeply engaging. The result is an album that is both challenging and rewarding, a work of art that invites the listener to explore the subtle nuances of sound and texture in a way that is both meditative and transformative.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Composition11:42
Of Surfaces (Variance)13:44
Of Surfaces26:26

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Catalog Numbers

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Labels

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Formats

  • CD
  • Limited Edition
  • 3 × File
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  • Album
  • Reissue

Credits

RoleCredit
Photography ByAndrew S. Benson

Notes

  • Intended for quiet amplification or headphone use.
  • Formed 7.01-11.01.
  • Edition of 1000.
  • Digital version available for download from Bandcamp in a variety of file formats.

About Richard Chartier

Richard Chartier (b.1971) is a Los Angeles based artist / composer considered one of the key figures in minimalist sound art. Chartiers works explore the inter-relationships between the spatial nature of sound, silence, focus, perception, and the act of listening itself. Chartiers critically acclaimed sound works have been published since 1998 on a variety of labels internationally including Room40 (Australia), Editions Mego (Austria), Important Records (US), Ash International / Touch (UK), mAtter (Japan), Raster-Noton (Germany), Spekk (Japan), Trente Oiseaux (Germany), NVO (Austria), Farmacia901 (Italy), 12k (US), and his own imprint LINE (US). He has collaborated with composer William Basinski, sound artists ELEH, France Jobin, Robert Curgenven, Taylor Deupree, AGF, CoH, and Yann Novak, and German electronic music pioneer Asmus Tietchens. In installation form, he has created works with multimedia artists Evelina Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand, visual artist Linn Meyers, and projected light artist Anthony McCall. Under his guise Pinkcourtesyphone, an ambient project restarted in 2012, he has collaborated with Cosey Fanni Tutti, Kid Congo Powers, harpist Gwyneth Wentink, AGF, and thereminist Evelina Domnitch. Chartiers sound works/installations have been presented in museums and galleries internationally including the Whitney Biennial and the influential sound art exhibit Sounding Spaces at NTT/ICC in Tokyo. His performances have occurred live across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Since 2000, Chartier has curated his influential recording label , publishing over 120 editions documenting the compositional and installation work of international sound and video artists who explore the aesthetics of contemporary and digital minimalism.

Name Vars

  • Chartier
  • R. Chartier
  • R.Chartier

Aliases

  • Pinkcourtesyphone
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Summary by Samantha Kargol

Of Surfaces is a remarkable achievement, a work of art that stands as a testament to the power of sound to transport us to new and unexpected places. Whether you are a fan of experimental music or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of sound, this album is well worth your time and attention.