Illuminated Audio

by Gigi

Overview

The original release of Gigi's self-titled record on Palm represented a mix of restraint and brashness on the part of producer Bill Laswell. On one hand, Laswell brought in countless all-stars, such as fusion legends (and longtime collaborators) Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter -- bold additions to Ethiopian pop music, to be sure. On the other hand, he also resisted the urge to create his usual loopy soundscapes, opting instead to have all of the musicians play their parts live. With Illuminated Audio, Laswell remixes Gigi in his more usual voice -- a "reconstruction and mix translation." For better or worse, the results are heartily disconnected from the original and sound like pure Laswell: a swirling, ethereal ambient blend of voices, instrumental and literal. It is pleasant music, to be sure, though seems more like simply a new entry in Laswell's ongoing remix project than a wholly original work. ~ Jesse Jarnow

Product Details

Release Date:	08/01/2025
Label:	Time Capsule
UPC:	0304369190977

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Abay
2. Tew Ante Sew
3. Mengedegna
4. Kahn

Disc 2

5. Sew Arge¿¿
6. Nafeke¿¿
7. Abet Wubet
8. Guramayle
9. Gud Fella
10. Guramayle (Slight Return)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gigi   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Bill Laswell   Producer,Reproduction,Translation
Michael Fossenkemper   Mastering
Robert Musso   Engineer
Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw   Composer
James Dellatacoma   Assistant
John Brown   Material Design
Jean Baptiste Mondino   Photography,Cover Photo
Russell Mills   Direction,Artwork