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Human Resources

by Bruxista

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1.
Rhythm Of Precarity 05:22
2.
Bruxism 05:11
3.
From Protest To Proposal 03:31
4.
Anti-Selfie 04:36
5.
On The Backyard Path 04:21
6.
Interlude 01:20
7.
The Owner$ 08:32
8.
Successful Underdevelopment 05:05
9.
Outro 01:28

about

After ten years releasing under the ESDLCP moniker José Cerda aka Bruxista initiates with Human Resources a new cycle of work. And it is precisely the cycles, phases and rhythmic layering that defines his new persona as one rich in material, with its cut-off sounds that are manipulated and processed yet accommodating to the ear as it rewards the listener with a revelation of hidden features in abundance.

Surely to the chagrin of Cerda’s resentfully independent spirit, the music nonetheless holds distinct traces of Steve Reich’ minimalism, free jazz and dance music but it manages to intermingle its elements with such virtuosity that the past, present and future placidly coexist without the listener perceiving anything but the final result.

The track titles testify to Cerda’s continued political positioning with their overt reference to human challenges that the music can only hint at. As Bruxista, he partucuarly rebels against the formulaic manners of dance music as he trials the limits of dynamics from the calm and hypnotic to extreme restlessness. Here we see a clear sign of Cerda’s mature style as he allows the music to disintegrate, only to pick it up again in a rich listening experience that keeps the audience constantly on its toes. At times bordering the baroque in his elaborate execution, at others sparse and minimalist, Bruxista is convincingly on top of his game on Human Resources as the album celebrates an artistic vision in full bloom.

credits

released October 27, 2017

All tracks composed by José Manuel Cerda
Produced and mastered by José Manuel Cerda, Santiago, Chile 2017

Artwork by Mauricio Garrido
Cover design by J.M.C.

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The Denmark-based clang label and booking agency was initiated January 2013. Its most important purpose is take adventurous music to a wider community.

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