{"product_id":"mello-marina-desagua","title":"MELLO, MARINA - Desagua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarina Mello\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeságua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, her debut solo album for experimental harp, via Buh Records. Mello blends classical harp training with experimental techniques, creating a rich sonic journey that pushes the boundaries of the instrument. Recorded in Switzerland and mastered in Madrid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeságua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is available as a very limited-edition vinyl. Based in Zurich, Mello has developed a unique and expressive approach to the harp, combining her classical training with a deep exploration of the instrument's sonic possibilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeságua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the result of this process: an intimate and expansive work that traverses sonic landscapes rich in contrast and texture. In the artist's own words, this album is a synthesis of material developed through her musical practice. The title refers to the Portuguese word that describes the moment a river flows into the sea. This concept guides the album's sonic narrative, in which each piece functions as a tributary flowing into an immersive and unexpected listening experience. From bittersweet whale-like sounds to destructive, unsettling, and shattering noise provocations, she explores, senses, and transcends the musical boundaries of her instrument. Recorded by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeat Keller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Lager Studio (Winterthur, Switzerland) and mastered by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlberto Cendra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Madrid, the album presents a wide range of sounds and styles, yet maintains a strong internal coherence through its technical and conceptual exploration of the harp. Mello performs on both lever and pedal harps, employing a range of non-traditional techniques: preparing the instrument with objects, using guitar effects pedals, detuning the strings, and using close mic recording to capture the subtlest sounds and the shifts that lie between them. The result is a collection of pieces that move between the melodic and the dissonant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeságua\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not shy away from repetition, noise, or raw textures. Instead, it embraces them fully, situating the album at the crossroads of contemporary music, improvisation, and electronic experimentation. The physical edition features graphic design by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChhandak Pradhan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, photography by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Frowein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a poetic text by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYana Eva Thönnes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The album was made possible with support from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassinelli-Vogel-Stiftung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. und A. Kupper-Stiftung\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Kulturförderung Stadt Zürich.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buh","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":47841772470491,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2295\/2925\/files\/BR194LP_PROD.jpg?v=1760984606","url":"https:\/\/www.fusetronsound.com\/products\/mello-marina-desagua","provider":"fusetron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}