STABAT MATER
STABAT MATER is a reflective exploration on the suffering of Holy Mary during Christ’s crucifixion. In this project, ELECTRIO brings together voice, guitar, and electronics to offer a fresh perspective on this narrative. Drawing from Marco Rosano’s work, they recreate a Stabat Mater by reinterpreting pieces from Dowland and Monteverdi that convey the theme of mortality symbolically and poetically. The electronic elements consist of a range of noises and sounds seamlessly interwoven from the first to the last song through shared elements. These include aggressive and occasionally unsettling sounds, harmonizing with a pure and crystalline voice to reconstruct this prayer. Metaphorically linking the holy mother to Mother Earth, their prayer extends to our planet, with the hope that it remains unharmed. The aspiration is embedded in reinterpreting Baroque pieces, crafted over 400 years ago, now rearranged in a modern context and performed today. In this musical odyssey, they seek to communicate the timeless essence of music and articulate their fervent wish for it to be more than just the exclusive enduring legacy on this planet.
FAC ME CRUCE
In the Stabat Mater, the words "Fac me cruce" express a deep desire to be united with the suffering of the Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus. It’s a prayer to share in her sorrow, to feel her pain, and to be spiritually present in that moment of intense suffering.This track begins with the haunting sound of nails being driven into the cross. It sets the scene in a powerful way, helping the listener imagine and feel the weight of that solemn moment. Recorded in 2024.
GARCIA COUNTERPOINT
Commissioned in 2015. Inspired by Steve Reich and Jerry Garcia.
Released January 24, 2025
Label: Fresh Ribes
Composer: Bryce Dessner
Producer: Tiny Horses Studio
Recorded in 2023
Fjörð
Inspired by the expansive Icelandic fjords and their watery landscapes, the piece evokes a sense of melancholy while strolling on ancient lava and contemplating distant fishermen’s boats.