The improvised songs that comprise “Songs Ad Libitum” are born from that pure moment of artistic clarity, when the portal of creativity and inspiration from within is open and the music…just…flows. For me, the process of capturing this music was simply euphoric and I am excited to share this with you.
The acoustic/electronic collaborations that follow “Songs” are pure improvisations with two of Milwaukee’s most creatively brilliant musicians that I have been wanting to collaborate with for some time. As I had suspected, these duo sessions produced some very adventurous and inspired music!
1. The Wind Blew It All Away
2. Giving Thanks
3. Junco III
4. Sandstone
5. Snake Potential
6. Breathe
7. Hiding Place
8. Bliss
9. Primal Bug
10. Parched
11. Floating
12. Nothing Imminent
13. Count to Zero
14. House of Mirrors
15. Portal
Tony Catania - Tenor Saxophone/Found Objects
Nicholas Elert - Baritone Guitar/Bastl Microgranny (tracks 12-14)
Jay Mollerskov - Electronics (track 15)
Songs Ad Libitum was improvised, recorded and mixed by Tony Catania at home 2021
Three Pieces for Electro-Acoustic Duo was improvised by Nicholas and Tony, recorded by Nicholas at Howl Street Studios, Milwaukee 2021.
Portal was a virtual collaboration composed, improvised and recorded by Jay and Tony 2021
All music mastered by Nicholas Elert at Howl Street Studios, Milwaukee 2021
