Duncan ó Ceallaigh - Ecclesia Semper Reformada
[Parvoart]

Duncan ó Ceallaigh, a Dubliner exiled in the North German port town of Wismer, offers a lesson in articulate, meditative sound sculpting, specifically in the area of minimalism. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of the [parvoart] recording collective (contemporary classical fans should have little trouble deciphering the anagram), ó Ceallaigh’s sound here is a collection of close-knit textures, processed instrumentation and fuzzy crackles, chirps and clicks.

Coupled with the smart 3 inch CD packaging, complete with ó Ceallaigh’s own photographic artwork, “Ecclesia Semper Reformada”, which roughly translates as The Reformed Church, is a breezy affair. Sound textures appear to hang in the air, while the little imperfections remind, at times, of bird chirps and pitter-patter raindrop rhythms. At twenty minutes long “Ecclesia...” remains accessible, never overstaying its welcome, and is instead as poignant as a bright flower blooming amidst a drab cluster of weeds.

Track Listing:

1 - Ecclesia Semper Reformanda
2 - Spatial
3 - Steel String + Static
4 - Perpetuum Mobile