Das sechsköpfige Chicagoer Kollektiv Cheer-Accident bringt Mitte Dezember ein Album heraus, das auf Field Recordings und ergänzenden Instrumenten aus der erweiterten Welt des Jazz basiert und als Sound Map der Stadt Hongkong konzipiert ist. Die Feldaufnahmen entstanden 2015 in unterschiedlichen Bezirken der Stadt und wurden vier Jahre später während der sich zuspitzenden Konflikte zu einem dichten Porträt verarbeitet, bei dem Beiträge auf Piano, Saxophon, Gesang, Gitarre und diverse Elektronik das Bild interpretierend vervollständigen. “Hong Kong” erscheint als LP bei Shameless Records.

“Hong Kong is a sonic exploration of a complex, unique and fascinating city at a critical point in its history. These compositions are based on a series of field recordings made in August 2015 on walks through various neighborhoods and locations around Hong Kong and the surrounding area. The scores for each piece were written by transcribing each field recording and preparing a sound map made up of signals representing the boundaries between areas of relative aural stasis or specific locations of sonic change. These structures formed the foundation for a set of general instructions guiding each improvisation. The compositions explore the sounds of the neighborhoods and streets of Hong Kong through a patchwork of symmetries, contrasts, conflict and diminutions. As the city is formed through a deep layering of architecture and society, this album was created by re-layering the field recordings and the guided improvisations. This refolding and collaging of musical material is a creative disruption of location and time, which mirrors the dynamic and complex cultural and historical fabric of Hong Kong.” (Shameless Records)