Albums and music released.
R. Rudnicki (2020) Re: conet c. Attempt to open source a music album where the entire process of creation is open and accessible to the audience. This includes the release of samples, patches, software developed during the project, scores and guides on how to make each track as well as early mixes and mastering of the tracks. Mixes by Roel Funcken, Toby LLoyd, Benny Tones. Mastering by Bob Macc. Album is released by Wave Folder Records and included software on Github. The project is supported by Creative New Zealand.
R. Alvarez, R.Rudnicki (2020) Kirki Project – Tirana Square. Inspired by Fiesta de la Tirana, a religious festival that takes place in La Tirana village in the Atacama Desert, Northern Chile. Created music puts it in a different context aiming to create new sonorities and aesthetics. Pieces are based on the interaction between field recordings acquired by Ricardo Alvarez during the festival visit in 2012 and the electro-acoustic improvisation process developed by the duo at the University of York, UK in 2014. The project presented in the UK including the London Jazz Festival. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki (2020) Hope. Released as part of Electronic Music Compilation curated by Roel Funcken – 71 tracks (released in 2 parts) chosen from 250 pieces generously donated by musicians around the globe. This project (comprised of electronic music and accompanying photography) is an international collective effort to generate funds for the rescue, preservation and safe sanctuary of koalas and other vulnerable wildlife affected by the unprecedented catastrophic fires of the Australian Black Summer (September 2019 – February 2020) resulting in a massive loss of habitable forests. Touched Music.
R.Rudnicki, et all (2020) I-go-I-e. Curated compilation album of electronic media linking traditional Japanese music with technology. 20 artists across cultures were given a challenge to critically and creatively engage with conservation of Japanese music and culture with electronic works. Each work utilises recordings of Buddhist chants, and traditional instruments. Project supports Kidsdoor a charity organisation focusing on education of children from underserved areas of Japan. Supported by Adam Mickiewicz Instytut, Poland; Cwejman Japan and Massey University, New Zealand. Release on Feb 2020. Project presented at Tokyo Festival of Modular 2019. Wave Folder Records.
R.Rudnicki (2019). En-Edge (縁). Semi generative modular synthesizer piece re-contextualising Buddhist chants and traditional Japanese instruments with electronics in ambient/drone aesthetic. Invited piece released as part of Tone Science No. 3 Cosines and Tangents compilation. DiN Records, UK.
R. Rudnicki, M. Postle (2019). RPE Duo-Bananas. Album of fifteen creative works exploring generative, controlled and freely improvised approaches to composition and sound design for trumpet and electronics. Collection of works is an output from international artist residency at EMS, Stockholm, Sweden supported by crowdfunding campaign. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki, M. Cwejman (2018).ココデシカ ココダカラ. Album of twelve works performed on two 12U Eurorack modular synthesizer systems focused on Cwejman modules. Material generated and performed at Tokyo Festival of Modular 2017 following performances in Forum Kyoto and Yokai Soho, Kyoto Japan with support from Instytut Adama Mickiewicza and Cwejman Japan. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki (2016). Koshi Mazaki – Lab: Ring SM Sonic XV. Album of seven pieces exploring AJH Synth Ring SM and Sonic XV modules. Supported by AJH Synth and performed at Superbooth, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki (2016). Radek Meets Modular. Series of improvised works created with one patch on 9U Eurorack modular synthesizer finishing with invited performance for Modular Meets Leeds (2016). Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki, M. Postle (2014). RPE Duo – Playground. Series of works exploring textures and improvised approaches for trumpet and electronics. Contains material generated during invited performances at the East Coast USA tours, including Festival of New Trumpet Music and Jamey Aebersold special series performance at UNC-Chapel Hill. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki, J. Mainwaring, T. Adams, A. Edgington, M. Postle, J. Hader (2014). Space F!ght – Sci-Fi. Album exploring vintage sci-fi novels, electro-acoustic improvisation linked with 3D video mapping performances. Funded by Sound and Music, UK and supported by Jazz North, UK and Arts Council England. Wave Folder Records.
R. Rudnicki, M. Postle (2012). RPE Duo – Live. Live album of RPE Duo performance at UNC – Chapel Hill, NC, USA – October 2012
The duo performed as guest artists on Jamey Aebersold special series.
R. Rudnicki, J. Mainwaring, T. Adams, M. Postle, J. Hader (2011). Space F!ght – Space F!ght. It is combination of live and studio work of the band, interaction between improvised and programmed electronic beats with acoustic instruments. Following the album, Space F!ght was announced Jazz Ambassadors of the North of England in 2013/2014 and were supported by Jazz North, Arts Council England and toured internationally.
R. Rudnicki, M. Postle (2010). RPE Duo – rpeduo. Live album of RPE Duo explores interaction between trumpet and live electronics, exposes how limited material can be entertaining and evolving. Followed by performances at Manchester Jazz Festival, Lancaster Jazz, Dialogues Festival, Edinburgh 2010 and toured internationally in Europe and the USA.
R. Rudnicki et all (2010). Elektron-Users – Machine. Two tracks, Digital Garden and Nueralnet featured on compilation of works by Elektron-users selected in competitive process by digital community devoted to Elektron musical instruments and electronic music.
