Guess Work perform Discreet Music OUT NOW

Yes, it is true.

Our cassette release of “Guess Work performs Discreet Music” is now available in our web store. You may also find copies at the Record Grouch in Brooklyn, and other like minded NYC area shops that would be so kind as to make space for us on their heavily curated shelves.

We are trying to sell this so that you might play it in your old truck (the one with low mileage and a cassette deck) as you drive down main street with the windows open. We are eager for pedestrians to hear this, if only for a moment.

Our first performance was facing out into an open street (Devoe between Manhattan and Graham ave in Brooklyn, not too far from Fortunato bros.), so we find it fitting that our music should stay in the streets.

This music belongs to the pedestrians with discerning ears who might stop for a moment and notice. In order to complete this task, we need you and your trucks.

Guess Work performs Discreet Music (CASSETTE RELEASE AND PERFORMANCE) at SUPPLEMENTAL in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Hello friends,

It has been almost a decade since we last posted on our news page. Haha. What the fuck are we doing here?

Anyhow, we thought that Guess Work’s upcoming performance of “Discreet Music” would be a fine way to get things up and running again.

Guess Work is an ensemble of musicians that was brought together by James Corrigan and Paul Collins in order to play a rework of Brian Eno’s proto-ambient masterwork “Discreet Music”. By breaking up the piece into eight short phrases, James devised a plan in which each player could repeat a given phrase eight times. Each player chooses the phrase at random, and what emerges is a simple alteration of the source material that yields a strangely beautiful piece of music. We performed it twice in the summer of 2022, one of which was recorded and will be for sale in Cassette form at the performance.

The ensemble is an incredible group of players including Francesca Caruso (Violin), Sean Ali (Bass), Elena Juliano (Flute), Paul Collins (Electric Guitar), James Corrigan (Electric Piano), and Mela Sansone (Trombone). The great Aaron Arntz played Trumpet and Accordion on the cassette release but will not be joining us for the SUPPLEMENTAL performance.

We will be adding more info around the release soon, and have it up for sale on the site if we have any left after the show on Friday.

Cimiotti Podcast #002

This month's podcast is yet another pure mix.  It follows, but is not restricted too, a lot of new releases and reissues.  

https://soundcloud.com/cimiotti/cimiotti-podcast-002-111714

We begin with Oren Ambarchi's "Quixotism Part 1" (Editions Mego), and move on through a soup of Italian Library, Ethiopian Jazz, New Age, 60's pop, and on and up.  The mix is rounded off by a track from Grouper's wonderful latest album "Ruins".

Grouper recorded her record at an estate in Portugal.  When not composing sparse piano pieces, she wandered the property capturing field recordings.  It sounds like a dream.  

With Portugal in mind, we look forward to seeing the new Pedro Costa film "Cavalo Dinheiro"...

Cimiotti Podcast #001

Here at Cimiotti Recordings, we are listeners.  Finding new sounds is at the core of our being. The whole idea of starting a label, was to more easily share sounds with the world.  To be some part of the conversation. With this in mind, we launch our podcast series.  

This first installment is a pure DJ mix.  We hope to move on to interviews, live performances, etc. But for now, just the music.

The mix is good for morning or night. 

Please listen at our soundcloud page.  Add us if you enjoy...

https://soundcloud.com/cimiotti/cimiotti-podcast-001-100814

Hi-8

Video looks horrible.  But after all, it's what we have. 

It seems to put the city in it's place a little bit.  Makes it seem more calm and approachable.

This video was shot early in the afternoon.  The temperature was just cool enough to ward off the masses.  All we are left with is a few stragglers.  People with a few minutes to sit and think.  

Look closely, and you may mix up birds and planes.

Anyhow, more to come...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkPhVu-T5cU

Fall

Inevitably, summer is yet again on the wane.  The city is in denial.  People are walking around with tight shoulders, looking down, disassociated.  Sighing only to see our breath grow in front of us. 

I enjoy the fall.  It's the most beautiful embodiment death.  Dark greens turn to lush yellows and reds. Leaving us to think about transitions and impermanence. 

Cimiotti Recordings is a fall thing.  John Carpenter's "Halloween", Douglas Sirk's "All that Heaven Allows" and David Lynch's "Blue Velvet", should all be kept in mind.  

The music should be considered an experiment.  Deep listening, or heavy sleep can be accessed through the Research Tapes series.

Mail is always welcome.  Send us your thoughts on seasons, films, or otherwise.

Finally, Paul Cimiotti will have his first performance this fall.  It will be Saturday, September 27th at 3rd and Girard in Philadelphia, PA.  It will be a solo performance.  Paul will play for 30 minutes. BULKk, John the Baptist, Zubin, and DJ Chaperone will all perform as well.  $5 is required for entry. 

Good to meet you.

Cimiotti 9/15/14