V I R U S/LIMITED

Description

Pioneers in their respective musical approaches, Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto began their sonic exploration in 2002 with the evocatively titled V.I.R.U.S. series. More than a decade after the release of the final installment of the collection on Summvs in 2011, NOTON reissued the five albums between May and November 2022. In this collaborative project, two generations met and shared the idea of electronic music as a source of inspiration for new musical structures.Over the course of five albums, Vrioon (2002), Insen (2005), Revep (2006), utp_ (2008), and Summvs (2011), the duo explores the blend of electronic and acoustic sounds to create a meditative whole that is both expressive, lively, and precise. Remastered in collaboration with Calyx Mastering, the recordings of Vrioon, Insen, Revep, Utp_, and Summvs are available on vinyl and CD under the title "reMASTER," accompanied by exclusive and previously unreleased compositions, all presented in a beautifully designed sleeve, with original artwork by Carsten Nicolai.