Mattie Barbier
paper blown between the spaces in my ribs

(lamentations) for éliane is a long form work for prepared euphonium that Barbier has created over the last four years utilizing under explored avenues of instrumental modification and acoustic irregularities inspired by the work of Éliane Radigue and John McCowen.

In paper blown between the spaces in my ribs, they explore intersections of vanishing sonic ecologies, sonifications of the interior world of untouched instruments, and a search for the safety and stability of constructed memories. The piece completes a series of works about longing for home and was created for Lampo.

All works written and performed by Mattie Barbier.
Sounds for prepared euphonium, Geofón recordings, and phantom brass ensemble.

Recorded and mixed by Mattie Barbier
Mastered by Weston Olencki

Cover art photography by Billy Gomberg