After performing works by the greatest contemporary composers of the 20th and 21st century, Maya Fridman will release another kind of debut, an album featuring her own music. Dark, ambient-like dissonant drones, angelic voices, acoustic and electric cello; The Power of Indifference is a truly unique album by a truly unique artist.
Maya Fridman
The Power of Indifference
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About the album
After performing works by the greatest contemporary composers of the 20th and 21st century, Maya Fridman will release another kind of debut, an album featuring her own music. Dark, ambient-like dissonant drones, angelic voices, acoustic and electric cello; The Power of Indifference is a truly unique album by a truly unique artist. The album also marks the first release on the newly-founded TRPTK X label, a sublabel of TRPTK where complete and utter freedom in production methods and techniques are combined with extraordinary musicianship.
This CD was produced with the support of the Anner Bijlsma Award and the Cello Biennale Amsterdam. Using the prize money from the 2018 Anner Bijlsma Award, cello phenomenon Giovanni Sollima set up an intensive development program for four young international cellists – Ayşe Deniz Birdal (Turkey), Maya Fridman (Russia), Abel Selaocoe (South Africa) and Chiara Trentin (Italy). They all were looking to become far more than just soloists playing the standard repertoire. Sollima went with them in search of their musical identity. Who did they want to become in the world of music? What did they want to create? What did they want to convey to their audiences? This cd is the result of the journey MAYA/AYSE/CHIARA made during this project.
Tracklist click to play/pause
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Maya Fridman
I Think About Fate
6:17
6:17
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Maya Fridman
Day That Never Ends
3:55
3:55
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Maya Fridman
Mayim
2:47
2:47
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Maya Fridman
Balance Scales
4:41
4:41
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Maya Fridman
Fury
3:25
3:25
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Maya Fridman
Snake
4:27
4:27
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Maya Fridman
Once For Me There Was No More Place
3:24
3:24
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Maya Fridman
The Power of Indifference
6:35
6:35
More information
| Label | TRPTK X |
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| Genre(s) | Electronic Pop / Rock |
| Artist(s) | Maya Fridman |
| Composer(s) | Fridman, Maya |
| Recording location(s) | Muziekcentrum van de Omroep - Studio 7, Hilversum (NL) |
| Recording date(s) | May — October 2022 |
| Cat. No. | TTX 0001 |
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| Release date |
March 17th, 2023 |
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Tech specs
| Microphones | Josephson C617 w/ Gefell MK221 capsules |
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| Microphone preamps | Millennia HV-3D-8 |
| AD/DA conversion | Merging Technologies Hapi |
| Recording resolution | PCM 352.8kHz 32bit |
| Mastering resolution | PCM 352.8kHz 64bit |
| Monitoring (recording) | KEF LS50 |
| Monitoring (mastering) | KEF Blade Two |
| Cabling | Furutech custom microphone cables |
"Fridman combines an earthy, passionate stroke with an angelic high-pitched voice. [... She] brings this dare to a breathtaking end, a tightrope walker on a lonely high. Once she has reached the other side, there is little choice but to put the album back on, and marvel at her spellbinding highs."
René van Peer, Gonzo (Circus)
"Maya has integrated her cello and voice, multiple additional cellists, chorus, percussion, ambient sounds and manipulation of acoustic sounds (including voices) to create a unique listening experience that is both strange and strangely compelling—beguiling, if you will. [...] Kudos to Maya for her bravery and vision in creating this album. Congratulations to all involved for this excellent result. I recommend the album to all who are willing to undertake some challenging musical exploration."
Rush Paul, Positive Feedback
"Maya Fridman’s debut of original music unapologetically rips a hole in the spacetime continuum and aims for your heart and soul not shying away from drama and grand emotions. Many themes and hooks sound familiar but emerge reforged from a crucible powered by unbridled passion and exceptional mastery of the cello."
Listener
"What a haunting and brilliant recording! Maya is an amazing composer and performer, with a unique presence. If you can take the power of her work here, then she will repay repeated listening sessions."
David W. Robinson, Positive Feedback
"Throughout The Power Of Indifference we hear the influences from TRPTK’s previous offerings. Middle Eastern melodic undertones, amazing cello playing, sense of drama, but all delivered in an arguably more accessible package. There is also heavier use of electric instruments and electronic effects, but it is not overdone to the point of irritating. [...] An unquestionable 5 star effort. Highly recommended to download in the highest resolution your equipment can resolve."
Johan Coorg
