From the Desk of Alan S. Tofighi “For my electronic music final, I have decided to create the electroacoustic colossus that will be the Nouroboros Octet (or double quartet if I want to reference Ornette) I will have 15 mins. of music varying from aluminum neck guitar, analog synthesis, DIY synth, prepared instruments rolling chairs,…
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NORO-29 The Crunch EP – Nouroboros
NORO-29 The Crunch EP, is a work of various instruments processed through the program Logic. Compilation of efforts by Alan S. Tofighi & Nouroboros. Conceptually based on the many impossibly varied tasks based around leaving and or entering the mouth. Ingestion, Expulsion, insertion, exhalation, and growth are some of the based sounds. Nouroboros- Gakken SX-150,…
NORO-28 RE:mix Installment VI: White Arrival (Processed) – Nouroboros
The Latest in the RE:mix Series is now available. This is the fourth in the four part series furthering the inspection and reappropriation of classics, for the inclusion of a narrative involving sigils. RE:mix Installment VI: White Arrival (Processed) continues the narrative as the constant use and degradation of sigil usage continues the intended goal…
NORO-27 RE:mix Installment V: Grey Spatial (Drift) – Nouroboros
The Latest in the RE:mix Series is now available. This is the third in the four part series furthering the inspection and reappropriation of underground classics, for the inclusion of a narrative involving sigils. RE:mix Installment V: Grey Spatial (Drift) continues the narrative involving the user finding time and space merging to impossible ridiculous extremes…
Album a Month Release: November- Rite of the WInter Coil/Spring 23 – Alan S. Tofighi & Nouroboros
The latest installment of the AAMR for the month of November is Rite of the WInter Coil/Spring 23. Rite of the WInter Coil/Spring 23 is a study into the quality of rhythm, resurgence, electroacoustics, and cohesive merging of destructive forces. Performed live and Improvised by Alan S. Tofighi & Nouroboros. implementing the “Uncoiled Spring” as…
Album a Month Release: October- “Then I Go To The Job”
The latest installment of the AAMR for the month of september is “Then I Go To The Job”. TIGTTJ is a study to simulate and reenact the Job, recorded on the job at the job. Electroacoustics for the very patient, and curious. The album was recorded and operated purely on the chance aspect of what…
NORO-24 The Haircut Determines the Sound EP – Nouroboros
Twin release to the last EP “Metronome Kick EP”, “The Haircut Determines the Sound EP” is a work of live improvised analog Modular synthesizer music performed by Nouroboros. Continued exploration into conditioning with use of “vintage” sounds. Lyrically making allusions to some of the greats of synthesis. Recorded by and with album art by Alan…
NORO-23 Metronome Kick EP – Nouroboros
First of a Twin Release, “Metronome Kick EP” , is a work of live improvised analog synthesizer music performed by Nouroboros. Focusing on the love of the motorik and concept behind being a metronome presented through analog synthesis Synthesis and Processing by Nouroboros Album art and Recording by Alan S. Tofighi Recorded Live at NORO…
Album a Month Release: September- Hubris Excelcis
The latest installment of the AAMR for the month of september is Hubris Excelcis. Utilizing analog Sythesis in improvisation around a central figure HE is a study into the power and drive of Jou Beloud and may have Jou Beloud in the title more than any other album to have ever preceded it. Album Art…
Album A Month Release: August- The Cumulative Quartet
The latest Release of the Album A Month project continues with the August Release of The Cumulative Quartet AN album of two recorded improv sessions featuring two Drummers. to create a proxy Quarter or double duet. Free improvisation to simulate evisceration of creeks. Guitar Electronics, recording and Album art by Alan S. Tofighi Processing-Nouroboros Drums-Joey…