Barrel (live at Artacts Festival) - Idyllic Noise
Barrel is the adventurous string trio of Alison Blunt (violin), Ivor Kallin (viola), and Hannah Marshall (cello)—three of the most inventive voices from the London Improvisers Orchestra. Recorded live at Festival artacts ’12 in Austria, the album presents boundary-pushing chamber music that balances intensity, humour, and raw beauty. Released by Idyllic Noise (IDNO 0009), this CD captures 47 minutes of fearless improvisation, far from clichés and convention.
 
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1. Who are Barrel?
Barrel is a string trio featuring Alison Blunt (violin), Ivor Kallin (viola), and Hannah Marshall (cello), all members of the London Improvisers Orchestra.
2. What kind of music is on this album?
It’s improvised chamber music—experimental yet accessible—exploring fresh sounds and textures beyond classical traditions.
3. When and where was it recorded?
The album was recorded live on March 10, 2012 at Festival artacts in St. Johann, Austria.
4. How long is the album?
It runs for 47 minutes, including if it could speak, it would sound no different (41:16) and three drumlie taistealaichean (5:55).
5. How is the CD presented?
Released by Idyllic Noise in 2013, the disc comes in a professionally designed package with artwork by Susanne Thamer and photography by Werner Krepper.
 
All Music by Blunt/Kallin/Marshall
Released 2012
© und ® Blunt/Kallin/Marshall
All tracks recorded live at Festival artacts ´12
at Alte Gerberei, St. Johann in Tirol, Austria, on March 10th, 2012
Sound Engineer: Stefan Gieringer
Mixing: Charles Wienand
Photos: Werner Krepper
Graphic design and art works: Susanne Thamer
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