Les Années 1967-1984

Second edition 4LP set in 1cm slipcase sleeve + 16 page booklet.

Metaphon is thrilled to present this collection of 14 phenomenal electronic and electro-acoustic works by French composer Fernand Vandenbogaerde, realized between 1967 and 1984. The compositions included in this edition are primarily tape works, meticulously recorded and produced, radical and most of all timbre oriented which makes his compositions focus mainly on sound while other parameters hardly change. In Vandenbogaerde’s own words: “What determines my pieces, at least all the ones in this collection, is that it’s the material that dictates me, that will predetermine the form”. This particular approach distinguishes him quite a bit from many of his contemporaries within the field of electro-acoustic music. Another interesting aspect in Vandenbogaerde’s work is the integration of micro tonal scales (conceived by Mexican composer Julian Carrillo), on the compositions Modifications III and the intriguing trilogy Drei Nachdenken über Hymnen an die Nacht. All tracks are previously unreleased except the proto power electronics piece Anschlag which was self-released in 1971 on his own Point Radiant label, as a compilation LP which also included a track by Tristan Murail.