Interzone by Nichola Scrutton

“Interzone earns experimental distinction with innovations in performance and post- production...and themes of liminality”
The Skinny review

Interzone (Nonclassical, 2023) contemplates an experience moving between dream and waking, inner world and outer landscape, and an idea of constant change and perpetual motion.

Two defined elements emerge from Interzone: a careful use of electronics, and Scrutton’s experimental vocal practice. The album was recorded in two steps. The Interzone tracks that thread through the album were created by the artist herself in her Glasgow studio, using voice, field recordings and archival materials. For the other series of tracks, Nichola worked with sound engineer Jim McEwan to record the two Quartets, and the Trio and Solo movements. These focus on sculpting the voice sound in real-time and extended vocal techniques: the literal ‘liveness’ of live performance influenced those studio sessions.

Nichola Scrutton is a Glasgow-based composer, vocalist, and artist who works across a range of media and processes, including sound art and soundscape composition, performance, radio art, improvisation, writing and drawing. She has extensive experience as a collaborator in interdisciplinary and participatory contexts.

Tracklist

1.	Interzone	7:16

2.	Quartet A	4:36

3.	Interzone v1	6:00

4.	Trio	3:32

5.	Solo	3:48

6.	Interzone v2	6:00

7.	Quartet B	4:57

8.	Interzone v3	5:21

Credits

released June 15, 2023

All tracks composed and performed by Nichola Scrutton

Tracks recorded by Jim McEwan and completed at Solas Sound Studios:
Quartet A
Trio
Solo
Quartet B

Tracks recorded and arranged by Nichola Scrutton:
Interzone
Interzone-v1
Interzone-v2
Interzone-v3

All tracks mixed and mastered by Jim McEwan at Bark Bark Dog Studios.
Produced by Nichola Scrutton (2021-22)
Cover Artwork by Nichola Scrutton 2022
Sleeve design: Dayanna Pulido

Supported by PRS Foundation, Creative Scotland, Nonclassical Label

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