Polonio, Eduardo
Obra Electroacustica 1969-1981
HIGHLIGHTS
For the first time, a representative anthology of Eduardo Polonio's early electroacoustic works is available in vinyl
format.
This compilation also serves as a review of the history of Spanish electroacoustic music, featuring works created at the
Phonos Laboratory in Barcelona, the Alea Electronic Music Laboratory in Madrid, the Electroacoustic Music Cabinet in
Cuenca, and the composer's private studio in Barcelona.
DESCRIPTION
The anthology "Eduardo Polonio: Obra electroacústica 1969-1981" revives the early stages of the innovative composer with
a curated selection of eight restored pieces, spanning from his experiments at the Alea Laboratory in Madrid to his
works at the Phonos Laboratory in Barcelona. A limited edition celebrating his profound impact on Spanish experimental
music.
Eduardo Polonio (1941-2024) was one of the foundational figures in the emergence and development of electroacoustic
music in Spain. The anthology "Eduardo Polonio: Obra electroacústica 1969-1981" revives his legacy with a selection of
essential pieces from his early electroacoustic period.
The album includes eight compositions created between 1969 and 1981, spanning from Polonio's early experiments at the
Alea Electronic Music Laboratory in Madrid to his later work at the Phonos Laboratory in Barcelona. From the raw
electronic textures of "Para una pequeña margarita ronca" (1969) to the timbral subtleties of "Flautas, voces, animales,
pájaros..." (1981), this collection showcases Polonio's artistic evolution and highlights different facets of his work
as a composer and musician.
The included works reflect this multifaceted aesthetic. "Oficio" (1969) is a real-time improvisation recorded using two
low-frequency generators and a modified electric guitar amplifier for sound modulation. Rabelaisiennes (1969), for
prepared guitar, explores minimalism and instrumental experimentation. "Continuo" (1970), a piece for electric guitar
and bass, anticipates ambient music while engaging with free jazz and psychedelia. "Me voy a tomar el Orient Express"
(1976) stands out for its rhythmic and harmonic interplay between the lines forming the sonic texture. "Valverde" (1981)
offers a microscopic study of a distinctive way flamenco guitar concludes bulerías phrases. "El reclinatorio en el
tejado de la lejana abadía" (1971) is structured as an imaginary soundscape in the form of a suite.
Polonio's life and work parallel the history of electroacoustic music in Spain. As one of the most significant composers
of his generation, he was both a witness and participant in the technological evolution and various aesthetic movements
of the late 20th century. From his beginnings at Alea, Spain's first electronic music laboratory, to his collaborations
with figures like Horacio Vaggione and Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny at Phonos, Polonio carved a unique path in the
history of Spanish experimental music.
"Eduardo Polonio: Obra electroacústica 1969-1981" is released by Buh Records as a limited double LP edition and in
digital format, in collaboration with the Asociación de Música Electroacústica de España (AMEE). The audio in this
edition has been restored and mastered directly from the master tapes by Víctor Aguado. The album includes extensive
liner notes written by Víctor Aguado and Ramón del Buey, with artwork and design by Gonzalo de Montreuil.
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Format
LP - 1 disk
Release
28-03-2025
Label
Item-nr
1312747
EAN
5568722343010
Availability
Not in stock