„Wonderfully obscure soundtrack by John Gürtler and Jan Miserre“
– Tagesspiegel
“surreal, immersive, disorienting, invigorating and disquieting”
– Miranda L. Tarrow
The original Soundtrack to Greek-German director Nikias Chrssos’ new feature, ‘A Pure Place’, scored by John Gürtler (Eigenlicht, Counter019), with his studio partner Jan Miserre, and featuring a track by chameleonic British artist Shackleton.
The script for A Pure Place had a dizzying effect on John Gürtler & Jan Miserre; their minds reeling with the possibilities. From Persian sheep bells, Chinese sheng, prepared trombone, quarter-tone piano, a beaten-up cembalo, hand percussion, and a room full of synthesizers, embryonic compositions and experiments came to life early on in the project. An electro-acoustic extravaganza, the soundtrack for A Pure Place takes a deep bow towards the many magnificent composers and scores from the late 60s and 70s where orchestral arrangements met with tape loops, psychedelia, and instruments from across the globe. Listening to that era of film music, anything seems possible. The minimalist tones of ‘Ritual Bells’ set the dial to weird in the opening sequence of the movie, whilst ‘The Island’ makes use of ambient vocals recorded through an oil drum, gently introducing one of the score’s main themes with a distant quarter-tone cembalo. Acclaimed British artist Shackleton’s eerie original version of ‘Fust’s Song’ (also included) was a tonal keystone for the entire soundtrack. Gürtler and Miserre translated his psychedelic electronic blueprint, layering acoustic instruments and bottom-heavy percussion in their ‘Paradox Paradise’ production style.
Written & Produced by John Gürtler, Jan Miserre & Sam Shackleton
Mastered by Wolfgang Loos at Traumton
A film by Nikias Chrysoss / Violet Pictures Germany
Artwork by Ed Davenport
Text by John Gürtler & Ed Davenport
180g black vinyl in full-colour sleeve, with download card and full back cover info & credits. Manufactured by Deepgrooves, Holland (eco-friendly vinyl!)
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AWARDS & FESTIVALS
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2023
Filmfest Munich 2023 | Award for Best Production
Zurich Film Festival 2023
Pingyao Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon International Film Festival