FRED BIGOT - La Voix de la Route (Les Disques on Rotin Reúnis/No School Today)

In 2011, Fred Bigot took off on a two-month road trip across the USA funded by Institut Français's research grant 'Hors-les-murs' and Gaite Lyrique in Paris. This 10" vinyl release, published on French imprint 'Les Disques on Rotin Reúnis', presents the fourth manifestation of the results of that journey, which formerly included a weekly, online sound report, an installation at Gaite Lyrique and a performance featuring Werner Hirsch. Bigot's project presents his research into the use and form of 'field recordings'. Using sounds collected from his journey, he cuts and arranges these as rhythms and melodies, sometimes using instruments and voices as interpreters of these sounds, reenacting and reformulating, giving the field recordings a new basis, a new lease of life and new purpose with a prominent, anti-archival stance.

The vinyl features five tracks, three of which appear on one side but appear only as one track – this is a so-called puzzle record, first invented by Jimmy Rogers in the 1930s. Side A features two tracks, 'A1' and 'A2', while side B features 'B1', ‘B1’ and ‘B1’, three tracks placed on three parallel grooves, making it near impossible to determine which track will actually play when the needle is set down. The immaculate packaging is characteristic feature of the label, run by Nice-based fine artist Arnaud Maguet, and features personal notes, sketches and photos made by Bigot and his companion during the course of his trip. It provides fascinating reading material and a good visual backdrop to the unique music and record.

Fred Bigot was born in Laval, France in 1967 and has been an active member of the experimental and club music scene since 1995. His work includes an array of collaborations with artists, choreographers, performers and other musicians resulting in an impressive catalogue of releases on diverse international labels. His solo project ElectroniCat has gained him a formidable reputation as a producer and performer worldwide.

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