mono.kultur #26 / Манфред Айхер / ECM: Запись ECM

"mono.kultur #26 MANFRED EICHER / ECM: RECORDING ECM “Music is using sound to organize emotions in time.”Winter 2010 / English / 15 x 20 cm / 44 Pages Read an extensive interview with Manfred Eicher, the legendary producer and founder of ECM Records mono.kultur #26 is dedicated to Manfred Eicher, the mastermind behind the highly prestigious jazz and classic label ECM Records. Founded in 1969, ECM have by now released more than 1,000 albums, many of which were produced by Eicher personally. Based in Munich, ECM has a long history of reviving and tirelessly promoting the avant-garde of contemporary Jazz, hosting the likes of Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek or Pat Metheny. At a time when Jazz was on its wane, ECM introduced a decidedly European notion to this primarily American genre, exploring new sound and different approaches to a stagnating phenomenon. In 1984, Eicher expanded into contemporary classical music with his line ECM New Series, releasing seminal works by Arvo Pärt or Steve Reich. Both imprints have changed the face of their respective genres forever, due to the audacious release schedule, the high production standards and the aesthetic appearance of the label. All aspects attest to the personal touch of a relentlessly perfectionist visionary. In a high-minded and challenging conversation, Manfred Eicher talked with mono.kultur about sound, silence and everything inbetween. Interview by Bernd Kuchenbeiser Artwork courtesy of ECM RecordsDesign by Atelier Bernd Kuchenbeiser mono.kultur is an independent interview series based in Berlin. Our concept is as simple as it is elegant: one artist / one conversation / one issue. No more, no less. And so each publication is dedicated exclusively and entirely to one artist, edited with care and in close collaboration with the artist. Each issue is redesigned entirely around the artist and their work."