Inmitten Kavall

• Ferdinand Kavall: Bridged Circles:
• 1 Kavall: Bridged Circles 07:36
• Triols:
• 2 Kavall: Triols 04:03
• Chordal:
• 3 Kavall: Chordal 04:55
• Pulsing:
• 4 Kavall: Pulsing 08:34
• Flageolets:
• 5 Kavall: Flageolets 07:19
• Escher:
• 6 Kavall: Escher 05:13
• Cycle:
• 7 Kavall: Cycle 03:39
• Gyra:
• 8 Kavall: Gyra 04:39
• Twoism:
• 9 Kavall: Twoism 02:46
• Total Runtime 48:44

Info for Inmitten

Discover the innovative sound of Kavall, a groundbreaking solo artist and composer who redefines the boundaries of music and art. With a unique blend of film scores and multimedia art installations, Kavall has made his mark in the world of contemporary music. In 2018, he introduced the world to "As if the Air Was Grainy Substance," an album showcasing the mesmerizing tones of his self-developed instrument, Monolo.Kavall's talent extends beyond albums; his compositions have breathed life into award-winning documentaries and captivating art installations. In 2019, he launched the revolutionary Spatial Guitar format, captivating audiences with immersive performances at prestigious venues and festivals around the globe.

Kavall's latest work takes listeners on a transformative journey where melody and movement converge. Imagine a composition that doesn't just play around you but envelops you-a physical space where you can exist within the very elements that momentarily become the music. This is the essence of "inmitten" (amidst), born from the desire to be physically inside the music, intuitively shaping this sonic environment with the instrument.

At the heart of this experience is a new kind of instrument: a spatially playable guitar with independent voices. This innovation redefines what solo guitar can be, transforming every aspect of performing, recording, and experiencing music. For Kavall, this is more than just a new sound; it's a complete transformation as a composer and player.

Spatial Guitar offers a multidimensional experience, where the listener becomes immersed in the music. The compositions are informed by embodied sensations-circulating textures, musical pulses, and a poetic minimalism that invites you to explore the intricate layers of spatially distributed chords and slowly unfolding melodies. From the live performances set within a hexagon of speakers and audio-reactive lights to the recorded form of this album, the instrument's sound evolves in close interaction with it's surroundings, creating a deep connection with the listener.Now that this vision has come to life, Kavall shares, "This is what I always imagined my instrument to sound like. I hope you enjoy exploring this musical space as much as I do.

"Experience the artistry of Kavall, where innovation meets emotion, and sound becomes a transformative journey. Don't miss the chance to explore the world of Kavall's music-where each note invites you into a new dimension of sonic exploration.

Ferdinand Kavall, guitar

Ferdinand Kavall
is multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer of contemporary music based in Berlin and the Black Forrest.

His music is inspired by his interest in spaces, both as acoustic environments and as metaphorical, emotional spaces. In his compositions, he explores the transition between physical and metaphorical spaces by melting the sound of acoustic instruments with their processed and interpreted layers. When these layers of sound reunite in moving air, the metaphorical qualities are transferred into the physical world.

Being trained as a professional guitar player influences his approach to sound, regarding sound as something to be shaped with the hands and to be released into the surroundings through a physical act. Taking this approach further and deepening his interest in stringed instruments as precise and expressive, playable interfaces, his self-designed instruments allow him to create yet unheard timbres, combining harmonic, textural and percussive characteristics.

Kavall’s interest in spaces led to a new form of installative concert performance: ‚Spatial Guitar‘ is the first of its kind to reimagine the electric guitar as a spatially playable instrument of independent voices that surround the audience. The immersive textures, circular patterns and clustering overtones in his spatially choreographed compositions aim to create a space for the listener to dwell and for imagery to arise. A state of perception that Kavall refers to as sonic pareidolia and that he is engaging with in an ongoing research.

His work is often interdisciplinary. He performs with contemporary dancers, creates audiovisual pieces and composes for film.

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