Andrea Belfi Discography of CDs

Andrea Belfi albums Audio Mixer: Giuseppe Ielasi. Recording information: Q-O2 Werkplatz, Brussels ...

Andrea Belfi music CDs Audio Mixer: Giuseppe Ielasi. Recording information: Q-O2 Werkplatz, Brussels (10/2009). Editor: Andrea Belfi.

Andrea Belfi discography Rosalina Mar's drummer Andrea Belfi has delivered with Between Neck & Stomach an album of delicate sound constructions in tune with Häpna's unwritten aesthetics: dreamy sound pieces sitting restlessly between abstract constructs and pastoral tunes, electronic treatments and folk music on the porch at sunset. Belfi being a drummer, it should be no surprise if percussion occupies the center stage throughout the album, from the ominous snare drum-pressed roll of "Sandglass" to the treated metal cling-clangs of "Sleeping with Extraevil." The other main instruments are harmonium (evoking previous Häpna releases signed or involving Andreas Berthling), guitar (evoking Giuseppe Ielasi's two Häpna CD's), and voice, all wrapped up in electronics ranging from a gentle popcorn to harsh wails. Belfi's music is attuned to the label's artistic direction, fine, but it also follows its own course. In that regard, the 11-minute "Extraevil" provides a highlight, for its careful pacing, immersive mood and highly skilled composition. On the other hand, "Sleeping with Extraevil" feels somewhat more predictable, plus the start-stop samples, loop-driven structure and overall sound palette simply get too close to Ielasi's territory for comfort. Thankfully, "Sandglass," "Footprints" and the aforementioned "Extraevil" all showcase a talented composer with a fresh voice. Also working for Between Neck & Stomach are its smooth listening curve, thematic unity, immersive quality, and short duration, all factors that make it easy to listen to in one sitting, despite the demanding nature of the music. ~ François Couture This is Italy-based Andrea Belfi's second full-length release. Belfi is the drummer of Rosolina Mar and is a member of Medves. Between Neck & Stomach is grounded on two core elements: the first is the material collected during the unique experiment of turning a house into "a living creature with its own voice". The second core element is the choice of just one thematic note per song, around which each track is built and balanced. In this challenging album, the acoustic elements and the electronic ones mingle, intertwine and sometimes switch places: the acoustic sounds are treated as if they were electronic, and the actual electronic sounds are played at the very moment. Hapna. 2006 Audio Mixers: Andrea Belfi; Valerio Tricoli. Recording information: 2005-2002. Editor: Andrea Belfi.

Andrea Belfi songs Track Listing of songs: Parte Prima; Parte Seconda; Parte Terza; Parte Quarta;

Andrea Belfi CD discography Track Listing of songs: PULSES & PLACES 1; PULSES & PLACES 2; PULSES & PLACES 3; PULSES & PLACES 4;

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This is the first recording by the trio of Andrea Belfi (drums, percussion, electronics), David Grubbs (electric guitar, piano, voice), & Stefano Pilia (electric guitar). it is characterized by the eccentric, fleeting symmetries of Grubbs's & Pilia's guitar playing simultaneously mediated, punctuated, & over & underscored by Belfi's hybrid assemblage & deeply personal vocabulary of electronics 7 percussion.