When two ex-Chausse Trappe and two members of Papier Tigre and La Colonie de Vacances got together mid-2017 to try out some of Meriadeg Orgebin’s ideas, it soon became the band Spelterini.
Named after the tightrope artist Maria Spelterini, their music is always on the edge, tense yet flexible. They make their own fabric based on minimalism, drones, feedback and every accident, break or any other part is captured by the band and fuels the creative process, reenacting each
performance and enhancing their direct approach.
The band’s first release, Pergélisol / Chorémanie, is released on September 20th, 2019 on Kythibong records in France (vinyl LP / DL) and Mascarpone Discos in Spain (cassette tape).
Two sides, two pieces, two moments, two methods. A «split» between two facets of the band.
Born from the first year of in camera rehearsals, ‘Pergélisol’ comes from Spelterini’s live repertoire.
This version was captured on the spot by Manuel Duval at La Grange cavale in June 2018.
‘Chorémanie’ is a collage game made up of oppositions, repetitions and break-ups, whose composition is purely the result of the recording process.
The two tracks fulfill themselves between uptight post-punk, repetitive music and ambient drone,
somewhere between This Heat, Swans and Eliane Radigue.
The album was mixed by Spelterini between late 2018 and early 2019.
credits
released September 20, 2019
SPELTERINI is :
Nico Joubo : guitar
Meriadeg Orgebin : synth, guitar
Arthur de La Grandière : bass guitar, synth
Pierre-Antoine Parois : drums
1. composed, played and mixed by Spelterini. Recorded by Manuel Duval at La Grange Cavale - June 2018
2. composed, played, recorded and mixed by Spelterini - oct/dec 2018
Mastering and Cut by Simon Davey / The Exchange Vinyl
Graphic Design by M.O.
Kythibong - 2019
supported by 5 fans who also own “Pergélisol / Chorémanie”
Oh how I long for this album in vinyl format! Such smoothness. Such warmth. Such execution. This music begs to be taken along and woven into memories. Everyone I’ve shared this album with has loved it. The music speaks far and wide. Shouting out to a fellow follower, Brian Lehmann, for his excellent taste in music. If not for him, I likely would have never stumbled upon this absolute gem! Plinchmo Larduktin
Peel Dream Magazine's surprise EP features unreleased tracks taken from recording sessions for recent sophomore LP "Agitprop Alterna." Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 16, 2020
An earthy amalgam of American Primitive, spiritual jazz, and drone from this Seattle group is full of orbiting melodies and forest vibes. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 26, 2023
supported by 5 fans who also own “Pergélisol / Chorémanie”
I discovered you on the heavy psych sounds samplers, the first song I heard was forever 1969 and though it's good I wanted more, so I bought this album and it pleasured my hearing holes, tickling my eardrums and leaving them in a state of ecstasy, unfortunately it didn't last song so I listen to one of your albums at least twice a week for my mental well being. Charlie Hodgson