inien - favoriten (schraum, 2011)
johannes tröndle: cello
axel haller: bass
reviews:
If you think Kronos Quartet is too mainstream, this may be one to check out.
eskaton, chaind dlk
… a pretty thorough exploration of non-conventional sonic properties of each instrument, not
strictly bound to conventional technique. (…) the sense of breadth in these two artists collaboration
is startlingly evident.
Nick Giles, Cyclic Defrost
… a particular powerful work.
frans de waard, vital weekly
Hier sind die Töne genauso wichtig wie die Zwischentöne, die fixierten wie die in der Schwebe
gelassenen. Das klingt fesch nach kontrollierter, klug ausgelebter Freiheit.
Andreas Fellinger, Freistil
The infinite sounds and emotions possible with both the cello and bass are explored deeply by the duo
of inien. "favoriten" challenges and disturbs as often as it comforts with its down-tuned, delicate
but assertive brilliance.
Mike Wood, Foxy Digitalis
Amazing what a difference playing real instruments can make.
Slow and achey abstract noise which grinds into you like a bucket of garden slugs poured over your
belly.
Ed Pinsent, The Sound Projector
Fascinating sound intersection illuminated by two atypical duos, either of these CDs should interest
double bass players of all stripes, as well as connoisseurs of out-of-the-ordinary music.
Ken Waxman, JazzWord
... kurios ist es allemal, und irgendwie stellt sich ein kleines Lächeln wie von selbst ein.
Rigobert Dittmann, Bad Alchemy