Rippleganger – Touri Michi
Maya Kuroki – voice
Rainer Wiens – kalimbas, prepared guitar
“For me, Rippleganger is an example of synchronous serendipity that came into existence without any effort on my part around three years ago. I first met Maya in a group improvisation context, where I was amazed at how naturally we were able to connect musically. Even with the non-tempered prepared guitar, and kalimbas tuned to scales of my making, measured in hertz, Maya was able to sing in a natural, and original voice, with a great deal of imagination. A few weeks later I asked Maya if she would like to work as a duo, and Rippleganger was born..” – Rainer Wiens
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Recorded live at Mystery & Wonder Présente, Bar “Le Ritz” P.D.B. in Montreal on July 29 2018
Mixed by Mystery & Wonder.
Mastered by Harris Newman.
The packaging was designed by Mystery & Wonder and assembled by hand in an edition of 150. Packaging includes custom-cut CD envelopes, photographic cover of a painting by Maya Kuroki, liner notes by Rainer Wiens and an obi strip, sealed in a poly sleeve. Digital versions include a PDF of the artwork, and liner notes.
Reviews
2020-01 on the Sound Projector by Ed Pinsent
2019-08 on Vital Weekly by Frans De Waard