The MILD Temper [6CD Box Set]

Kevin Drumm - The MILD Temper [6CD BOX]

For more than thirty years, Kevin Drumm has developed a unique sonic language situated at the intersection of drone, electronics, improvisation and sound abstraction. Continuously evolving, his work has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary experimental music. Comprising more than six hours of music, The Mild Temper presents an extensive collection of pieces built from gradual transformations, micro-acoustic events and frequency-based structures characteristic of Drumm's practice. Across six discs, the music explores varying states of density, resonance and spatiality, reflecting a sustained interest in the physical properties of sound and their perception over extended durations. The title, The Mild Temper, suggests a quiet force rather than an overt gesture. Sonic materials often appear restrained, held in a delicate balance between stasis and motion. Small shifts gradually alter the acoustic landscape as layers of frequencies emerge, recede and recombine throughout the listening experience. Avoiding narrative and dramatic development, these works offer immersion in highly detailed sonic environments where every element contributes to the construction of a deeply absorbing listening space. Attention to texture, depth and duration forms the connective thread throughout the collection. With The Mild Temper, Kevin Drumm continues his exploration of sound as an autonomous phenomenon, presenting a body of work of remarkable coherence that reflects both the singularity and maturity of his artistic practice. Mastering by Jim O'Rourke. 1.01. 01 Feb 1 1.02. Retina Check 1.03. Etc A 2.01. Eisegesis 2.02. Exegesis 2.03. New Old Card 3.01. The Blind Owl 3.02. Master Of Idealism 4.01. Achromic Pants 4.02. Odd Ways 5.01. Battles In The Snow I 5.02. Battles In The Snow II 6.01. Grey Screen 6.02. \&\\ : \ 6.03. \&\\ : \\