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Freemusic — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:09:51 GMT

tracks #1-#29: http://archive01.podomatic.com/ tracks #30-71: http://archive02.podomatic.com/ track #72- : http://archive03.podomatic.com/

track #109: Potlatch, Live at Cabaret Maxime

Freemusic — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:32:12 GMT

POTLATCH For video: PartI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mMx7ESjN3A Part II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kITOq28jhU Part III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shGnv8j8cUI Potlatch’s last concert with this formation was filmed early this year in Lisbon’s infamous Cabaret Maxime, a highlight in the cities’ underworld. Jorge Lampreia - soprano sax, flute João Pedro Viegas - alto sax, bass clarinet Abdul Moimême - electric guitar Filipe Sousa - piano Nuno Lima - electronics Miguel Mira - fatum bass Monsieur Trinité – various object + Ernesto Rodrigues - electric violin (guest) Chiara Picotto – vocals (guest) Filmed live at Carbret Maxime, 7 February 2008 Composition: Potlatch (Filmed by: )

track #108: Improv #1 (excerpt)

Freemusic — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:33:38 GMT

ELLIS / RAON / MOIMÊME Canadian bass player Lisle Ellis was in town playing in a couple of different venues, including a micro-festival organized by Miguel Martins, entitled “Arma Jazz”. Here we capture him alongside Eduardo Raon and Abdul Moimême, live at Trem Azul. Lisle Ellis – double bass Eduardo Raon - harp Abdul Moimême – water bell, tenor sax Recorded live at Trem Azul, 18 April 2005 Composition: Ellis, Raon, Moimême (collage by Dilar Pereira, “#636_Red Line II” )

track #107: Woods #1

Freemusic — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:54:49 GMT

WOODS 2008, the annus mirabilis of Lisbon’s improvisation scene has produced yet another project entitled “Woods”. The current track captures the quintet in one of its rehearsals, just before their first appearance at the “Fabrica do Braço de Prata”, a truly democratic space that has contributed immensely to a flourishing creative scene. Bruno Parrinha – clarinet João Pedro Viegas – bass clarinet Miguel Mira – cello Hernâni Faustino – double bass João Parrinha – drum Composition: Woods (design: Miguel Mira)

track #106: Untitled, Live at Bar O’Século

Freemusic — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:24:03 GMT

YAMAUCHI ( 山内桂 ) / RODRIGUES / TRAVASSOS / FAUSTINO Katsura Yamauchi, the Japanese free improviser and composer, came to Lisbon on his recent European tour to play two solo concerts plus a quartet performance. Track #106 catches Katsura and his Portuguese counterparts on their second collective improvisation. Katsura Yamauchi – alto saxophone Ernesto Rodrigues – violin Travassos – electronics Hernâni Faustino – doublebass Excerpt from web page ( http://salmosax.com/ ): “山内桂　（やまうち　かつら） 1954年大分県別府市生まれ。大分市在住。松山の大学でサックスと即興演奏を始め、内外のさまざまなミュージシャンと共演する他、作曲も行う。また並行して、ミルフォード・グレイブス、ハン・ベニンク、デレク・ベイリー、トリスタン・ホンジンガー等の初来日松山公演を主催、あるいは関わる。以後通算２３年半を会社員として過ごす傍ら、地方都市で自主的な音楽活動を続け、即興演奏や自己のグループで活動、自身の音楽を磨く。 '０２年１０月以降音楽活動に専念し、音そのものの響き、細胞レベルのコミュニケーションによる独自のサウンド・アート ”ＳＡＬＭＯ　ＳＡＸ ”をソロを中心に国内外で展開中。その音は刺激的で、どこかなつかしい。” Recorded live by AM: 3 June, 22:00, Bar O’Século, Lisbon (Watercolour by Margarida Reis Silva, from her recent exhibit “Linhas Vegetais”)

track #105: Tenor Madness / (a tribute to Jamey A.)

Freemusic — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:11:10 GMT

ABDUL MOIMÊME In the heyday of Punk and New Wave, cassette tapes, vinyl play-a-longs and cheap clip–on pick-ups where the essential paraphernalia of any budding jazz improviser. Abdul Moimême – electrified Gibson (+ play-a-long) Recorded, Madrid, 16 Jan. 1980

tracks #102-4: 3 Improvisations

Freemusic — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:06:34 GMT

AMADO / MIRA / FERRANDINI A new version of the Lisbon based power trio (see track #83) makes its first public appearance. To capture the atmosphere of the performance we post the 2nd, 3 rd and 4th improvisations as played live. Rodrigo Amado – tenor saxophone Miguel Mira – violoncelo Gabriel Ferrandini – drums Recorded live at Braço de Prata, Lisbon, 29 May 2008 (photos: Rui Portugal)

track #101: untitled

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:53:40 GMT

ABDUL MOIMÊME FREEMUSIC posts two untitled solo pieces by Abdul Moimême in commemoration of its beginning, two years ago. The two improvised pieces where recorded live, without the aid of electronics or any sort of editing. The existing reverb is achieved through the natural resonance of the open guitar strings. Abdul Moimême – electric guitar Recorded: Lisbon, 23 May 2008 (photo: AM)

track #100: untitled

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:36:08 GMT

ABDUL MOIMÊME Abdul Moimême – electric guitar Recorded: Lisbon, 23 May 2008 (photo: AM)

track #99: F.R.I.C.S. Live at Maus Hábitos

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:23:54 GMT

F.R.I.C.S. FANFARE [f--n'fâr'] American Heritage Dictionary - noun 1. Music: A loud flourish of brass instruments, especially trumpets. 2. A spectacular public display. Positioned in the crossroads where Portuguese folklore, military fanfares and free jazz meet, F.R.I.C.S. (Wooden Spoon Creative Improvised Fanfare) is an improvisation collective from the city of Porto. The following 3 tracks catch F.R.I.C.S. on its first anniversary, at the world renowned Porto club ‘Maus Hábitos’, during its tour of all Portuguese county capitals, performed in alphabetical order… needless to say, a Herculean task! This chamber orchestra is directed by a small TV set through which Dr. Hostilino (a retired army sergeant) directs his musicians. Mr. Almeida – trumpet, whistling Mr. Costa - percussion Mr. Fernandes – electric double bass Mr. Martins - saxophones Mr. Ricardo – analogical synthesizer Mr. Saldanha - bombardon, trombone Mr. Silva - xilophone, Organet Dr Hostilino - tele-maestro + Mr. Moimême (guest) – tenor saxophone Link for F.R.I.C.S: http://www.myspace.com/fanfarraimprovisada Recorded Live at Maus Hábitos, Porto, 15 December 2007

track #98: F.R.I.C.S. Live at Maus Hábitos

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:20:13 GMT

F.R.I.C.S. Same musicians as in track #99 Recorded Live at Maus Hábitos, Porto, 15 December 2007

track #97: F.R.I.C.S. Live at Maus Hábitos

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:16:26 GMT

F.R.I.C.S. Same musicians as in track #99 Recorded Live at Maus Hábitos, Porto, 15 December 2007

track #96: Improv #x

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:12:11 GMT

MOIMÊME / PINHEIRO / FAUSTINO + TRAVASSOS Abdul Moimême – tenor sax Rodrigo Pinheiro – piano Hernâni Faustino – double bass + Travassos (guest) - electronics Recorded Live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, Lisbon, 19 April 2008 (photo: AM)

track #95: Live at Bar O’Século

Freemusic — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:06 GMT

RODRIGUES / SILVA Ernesto Rodrigues – violin João Silva – prepared electric guitar Recorded Live at Bar O’Século, Lisbon, April 2008 (photo: AM)

track #94: Track 2, Live at Outfest

Freemusic — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:47:42 GMT

A PARTE MALDITA A Parte Maldita played recently at the OUTFEST, a festival dedicated to music and video. Other acts on the bill where: David Maranha, Uton, One Might Add, Peter Bastiaan, Flower/Corsano Duo... Track #94 plays the whole concert divided into 2 pieces. António Chaparreiro – electric guitar Nuno Rebelo – electric guitar Abdul Moimême – tenor sax Miguel Sá - electronics Fernando Fadigas - electronics Jorge Serigado – electric bass Hernâni Faustino – double bass Rui Alves - drums Recorded Live at Outfest, Barreiro, 17 May 2008 (Illustration: “Coffee, always”, by Mazen Kerbaj)

track #93: Track 1, Live at Outfest

Freemusic — Wed, 28 May 2008 23:44:55 GMT

A PARTE MALDITA For video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iac6z_Amlk Musicians: same as in track #94. Recorded Live at Outfest, Barreiro, 17 May 2008

track #92: VGO, Liva at Advanced Custom Development

Freemusic — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:21:25 GMT

VARIABLE GEOMETRY ORCHESTRA The VGO was invited by Advanced Custom Development (Novabase group) to participate in its annual event. Being dedicated to innovation in the entrepreneurial sector, the firm invited the VGO to perform as an example of innovation in the creative sector. Ernesto Rodrigues - viola, conduction Gerhard Uebele - violin Guilherme Rodrigues - cello Johannes Krieger - trumpet, french horn Eduardo Chagas - trombone Nuno Torres - alto saxophone Bruno Parrinha - clarinet, alto clarinet Carlos Santos - electronics Abdul Moimême - electric guitar Pedro Roxo - double bass João Parrinha - drums, percussion Recorded Live at the Advanced Custom Development annual event, Lisbon, 18 April 2008 Recorded by AM, Mastered by Carlos Santos

track #91: ... A Very Good Dog!

Freemusic — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:58:20 GMT

MISSING DOG HEAD Ling-Ling’s head had been cut off! The message in the poster of the distressed owner read: “You find Ling-Ling’s head? Someone come into yard, kill dog, cut off head…” Martin Philadelphy – electric guitar Chris Janha – electric guitar Gustavo Costa – drums + Abdul Moimême (guest) – tenor sax Recorded live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, 16 May 2008 Recorded by AM; Mastered by Carlos Santos

track #90: Free Improvisation

Freemusic — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:21:33 GMT

MOIMÊME / MIRA / ROXO Link to video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bx3g2kj52s This newly formed ‘improv’ trio is filmed here in it’s Lisbon. This formation will be exploring both open forms of music as well as structured compositions. Abdul Moimême - tenor sax; Miguel Mira - cello; Pedro Roxo - double bass, electronics. Recorded Live at Clean Feed record store, Lisbon, 22 Mar. 2008 film courtesy of João Silva photo: Teresa Huertas from the collection “As Palavras e o Tempo”

track #89: VGO, Live at ZDB

Freemusic — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:53:06 GMT

VARIABLE GEOMETRY ORCHESTRA Ernesto Rodrigues invited 10 members of the orchestra, plus Brazilian violinist Luis Loreto, to interpret a composition based on the concept of "near silence". The piece was divided into 8 different sections. Ernesto Rodrigues - composition, conduction, electric violin Luiz Moretto - violin Jean-Marc Charmier - trumpet, flugelhorn Eduardo Chagas - trombone Bruno Parrinha - alto clarinet João Pedro Viegas - bass clarinet Alípio Carvalho Neto -soprano & tenor saxophone Lizuarte Borges - alto saxophone Peter Baastian - melodica Armando Gonçalves Pereira - accordion, piano Nuno Rebelo - electric guitar Abdul Moimême - electric guitar Recorded Live at ZDB, Lisbon, 22 Mar. 2008 (photo: AM)

track #88: Ordinary Music

Freemusic — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:56:08 GMT

NIKOLAUS GERSZEWSKI German composer/conductor, Nikolaus Gerszewski, played two concerts in Lisbon. ‘Ordinary Music for Mixed Ensemble & Live-electronics’ was played live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, with a group of Portuguese musicians (including Italian drummer Gabriel Ferrandini), with Ernesto Rodrigues assisting in the conducting chair. Nikolaus Gerszewski – composition, conduction, piano Ernesto Rodrigues – conduction, violin Guilherme Rodrigues – cello Bruno Parrinha – alto clarinet Nuno Torres – alto saxophone Eduardo Chagas – trombone Armando Pereira – accordion Hernâni Faustino – double bass Pedro Castello Lopes – percussion Gabriel Ferrandini - drums Carlos Santos – electronics (recorded live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, 23 Feb. 2008)

track # 87: Swing

Freemusic — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:40:04 GMT

RED TRIO RED Trio: One of the first trios to hit the Lisbon improvisation scene in 2008. ‘Swing’ starts off as an almost satirical approach to the traditional piano trio repertoire, only to subvert that same idiom with RED’s personal approach. Rodrigo Pinheiro – piano Hernâni Faustino – double bass Gabriel Fernandini – drums Recorded live at ZDB, Lisbon, 02 Feb. 2008 (recording courtesy of RED Trio)

track #86: Part I - IV

Freemusic — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:25:49 GMT

A PARTE MALDITA listen at: http://lumpenmusic.podomatic.com/ Abdul Moimeme - tenor sax António Chaparreiro, Nuno Rebelo - electric guitars Miguel Sá, Fernando Fadigas - electronics Hernani Faustino - double bass Jorge Serigado - electric bass Rui Alves - drums Recorded Live at Fabrica Braço de Prata, 10 January 2008 (ilustration by Mazen Kerbaj: "621 (did you hear something?)")

track #85: Improvisation #4

Freemusic — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:36:18 GMT

GEORGE HASLAM / ABDUL MOIMÊME British baritone master George Haslam came to Lisbon to play at the “Livraria de Artes” and “Bar o Século”. After a solo concerto at the “Livraria de Artes” the saxophonist and tarogato player was joined by Abdul Moimême for two more performances. This was the 4th piece played during the first night. George Haslam – tarogato Abdul Moimême – clarinet for George Haslam: http://www.georgehaslam.com Recorded live at Bar O Século, Lisbon, 01 February 2008 (illustration by: António Jorge Gonçalves, “Lisboa”)

track #84: Improvisation #8

Freemusic — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:20:54 GMT

GEORGE HASLAM / ABDUL MOIMÊME After 3 solo pieces by George Haslam, this was the first duo performance of the second night. George Haslam – baritone saxophone Abdul Moimême – tenor saxophone Recorded live at Bar O Século, Lisbon, 02 February 2008 (illustration by: António Jorge Gonçalves, “London”)

track #83: Rodrigo Amado Trio + Alipio C. Neto

Freemusic — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:17:13 GMT

RODRIGO AMADO TRIO 2007 was definitely a very prolific year as far as new Lisbon based ‘improv’ groups where concerned. The Rodrigo Amado Trio appeared on the scene just as the year was ending, with Lisbon based, Brazilian saxophone player, Alipio C. Neto joining in on the fun. The rhythm section, composed by 'fatum' bass player Miguel Mira and drummer Luís Desirat, where also a highlight amongst the many novelties the year had to offer. Rodrigo Amado – tenor saxophone Miguel Mira – fatum bass Luís Desirat – drums + Alipio C. Neto (guest) – soprano saxophone Recorded live at Bacalhoeiro,18 December 2007. (photos by Cristina Cortez)

track #82: The Night of the Purple Moon, Suite

Freemusic — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:53:04 GMT

THE NIGHT OF THE PURPLE MOON “The Night of the Purple Moon” is one of the most recent projects that have derived from the Variable Geometry Orchestra’s activity. The members of the present group met, last October, at the orchestra’s concert in the town of Porto, and decided to join forces in an improvisation unit, thus reinforcing the Porto-Lisbon musical axis. The members of the rhythm section, who live in the northern city, participate in numerous other musical projects, where “F.R.I.C.S.”, an improvisation collective and “Lets Go to War”, an independent CD label, are only two of many examples. This group's first gig was played at “Casa Viva”, a collective that heavily promotes social intervention. Abdul Moimême – tenor saxophone Henrique Fernandes – electric double bass Gustavo Costa - drums for F.R.I.C.S. see www.myspace.com/fanfarraimprovisada for “Lets Go To War” see: www.letsgotowar.com Recorded live at Casa Viva, Porto, 16 December 2007. (photos by Casa Viva, water colours by Miguel Mira)

track #81: VGO, Live at Braço de Prata, Part II

Freemusic — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:55:41 GMT

VARIABLE GEOMETRY ORCHESTRA Musicians same as in track #80. Recorded: live at ‘Ler Devagar’, Lisboa, 10 December 2007 (photos: Rui Portugal)

track #80: VGO, Live at Braço de Prata, Part I

Freemusic — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:49:35 GMT

VARIABLE GEOMETRY ORCHESTRA The VGO close their musical year at the new cultural centre of ‘Ler Devagar’ in Braço de Prata. Ernesto Rodrigues - conduction João Camões - viola Guilherme Rodrigues - cello Pedro Sousa, Guilherme Leal - electric guitar Daniel Marques - acoustic guitar Johannes Krieger, Pedro Portugal - trumpet Eduardo Chagas - trombone Gil Gonçalves - tuba, euphonium Jorge Lampreia flute, soprano saxophone Fernando Lyra - soprano saxophone Nuno Torres, lizuarte borges, José pessoa - alto saxophone Alípio C. Neto, Abdul Moimême - tenor saxophone João Viegas - bass clarinet Peter Bastiaan - melodica Armando Pereira - accordion Rodrigo Pinheiro - piano João Silva, Travassos - electronics Nuno Moita - turntables Hernâni Faustino, Diogo Palma - double bass Monsieur Trinité - selected objects Pedro Castelo Lopes - percussion Gabriel Ferrandini - drums Recorded: live at ‘Ler Devagar’, Lisboa, 10 December 2007 (design: Travassos)

track #79: Portrait of Dennis

Freemusic — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:47:42 GMT

SOUNDSCAPE It is no secret that Freemusic has a particular liking for the music played by Dallas’ great, Dennis Gonzalez. This ‘soundscape’ tries to portray the crystalline clarity of Dennis’ sound by way of this cannon created from material extracted from track #63. The end result was only possible thanks to the space given to the trumpet player by the remaining group. Soundscape: AM (‘Book of Spells’, 2006, by AM)

track #78: Love Song for Jeff Bridges

Freemusic — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:24:57 GMT

LUCAS / MIRA This duo is a long lasting musical partnership that now last for well over a decade. The setting for their musical adventures has been exclusively Miguel’s living room, converted into an open door studio. Her the pair explore some free improve that eventually took them towards Miles’ Solar. João Lucas – upright piano Miguel Mira – fatum bass Recorded: 22 November 2007 (oil on canvas by AM, “Two Mimes”, circa 1982)

track #77: The Grandmother, 34min.

Freemusic — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:25:50 GMT

TRINITÉ / MAGGI / MIRA / PINTO David Lynch’s eerie 1970s film, “The Grandmother”, was displayed at one of Lisbon’s new clubs, where the sound was totally reinvented, using live instruments which where juxtaposed against the original track. Monsieur Trinité - various objects Marcello Maggi – synthesizer Miguel Mira - fatum bass João Pinto – electronics, mixing Film credits: Written, directed, filmed and animated by David Lynch, 1970 Music and music effects: Tractor Sound Editing and Mixing: Alan Splet Sound Effects: David Lynch, Margaret Lynch, Robert Chadwick and Alan Splet Recorded live Recorded live at Bacalhoeiros, 04 October 2007 Composed by: Trinité, Maggi, Mira, Pinto

track # 76: Live @ Ler Devagar

Freemusic — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:22:36 GMT

POTLATCH Jorge Lampreia – soprano saxophone, flute João Viegas – alto saxophone, bass clarinet Marcello Maggi – valve trombone, synthesizer Abdul Moimême – prepared electric guitar Filipe Sousa – piano, prepared piano Miguel Mira – fatum bass Monsieur Trinité – various objects Luís Desirat – drums, paiste cymbals Recorded: 09 November 2007 (graphic design: Miguel Mira)

track #75: Improv #3

Freemusic — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:48:43 GMT

MARCELLO MAGGI / ABDUL MOIMÊME A new improv duo that will be present at the Creative Fest #1: Abdul Moimême - prepared electric guitar Marcello Maggi - roland synhthesizer Recorded: 07 November 2007

FREEMUSIC

Freemusic — Mon, 29 May 2006 12:41:39 GMT

FREEMUSIC plans on posting some musical events of improvised music from the Portuguese and especially the Lisbon scene; eventually expanding it's boundaries to include the Milky Way and the general Outer Cosmos (in the case there's somebody out there)! There are a variety of small clubs where this kind of music is happening on a nearly daily basis. It would be a shame to simply let this music dissolve into the ether. The idea of this podCast is to allow you to sample a small portion of a much larger musical phenomenon that is happening now! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed playing. All the art work posted here was conceived by portuguese artists or creators somehow related to the artistic scene in this country. For more music visit ARCHIVE 1 @: http://archive01.podomatic.com/ Freemusic!