One Instrument

07/12/2023

Out Now - Year 2023 by Various Artists

Digital Album
Buy - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/year-2023

29/11/2023

Go East by Brueder Selke is available on Bandcamp and via our distributor.

'Go East' marks a significant milestone in the long-term collaboration of Brueder Selke, two brothers who grew up on the socialist side of the Berlin Wall. The tracks are driven by the essential components of a restored Piano-Strings achine, along with two electronic organs named Sandy and the ET6-1, and a E-Piano, all manufactured by Vermona in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/go-east

17/11/2023

fifth episode on EOS Radio ——— Sybil invited by One Instrument

“With this mix Sybil wanted to create a space for deep immersion into subtle tones and emotional frequencies. A clarifying hologram of refracted light and kaleidoscopic colours. An introspective journey of the mind.”

on air 📡 the 18th of November CET 15.00 - 17.00

https://eosradio.de/schedule

16/11/2023

fourth episode on EOS Radio ——— Felisha Ledesma invited by One Instrument

“Felisha Ledesma is a sound artist and musician currently based in Malmö, Sweden. A distinctly warm and organic palette permeates Ledesma’s work, each moment slowly unfolding into an intimate aural experience. Inspirations from the everyday are distilled into sonic memories that invite a meditative, deep listening.”

on air 📡 the 18th of November CET 14.00 - 15.00

https://eosradio.de/schedule

15/11/2023

Out Now - Go East by Brueder Selke

4 track album

09/11/2023

ONEINST-Y23 Pre-order now
Format: Digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/year-2023

Since 2016, One Instrument has been consistently releasing annual compilations featuring compositions created by various artists. "Year 2023" marks the 8th installment in this series. This yearly celebration provides an opportunity to reflect on the label's concept and its origins.

In 2016, Aimée Portioli, known as Grand River, initiated One Instrument as a record label dedicated to showcasing sound experiments from diverse artists.
The unique twist was that each artist was challenged and constrained to produce their compositions using just a single instrument of their choice.

Aimée Portioli explains that One Instrument began as a personal experiment. She had been working with a Korg MS-20 (the 1978 version) borrowed from a friend for an extended period. During this time, she realized that she frequently switched between various instruments while composing. It was then that she made the decision to commit to a single instrument for an entire composition, selecting the MS-20 for this purpose. This deliberate limitation proved to be
incredibly beneficial, as it forced musicians to place constraints on their composition process.
Simultaneously, it led to a deeper exploration of the chosen instruments, revealing that they deserved more time and patience for study and experimentation.

In addition to the annual compilations, One Instrument has released a total of 16 physical and digital albums. Among these releases are works by notable artists such as Donato Dozzy, Felicity Mangan, Rezo Glonti, Daniele Di Gregorio, Bandhagens Musikförening, Darwin Grosse, Neel, and many others.

Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Original artwork by Contronatura

07/11/2023

Bardo by Cupo Mediterraneo is available on Bandcamp and via our distributor or your preferred shops.

The seven-track album is filled with vibrant melodies and mesmerizing arpeggiators, enveloping the listener in an enchanting sonic world. His distinctive take on electronic music challenges the conventional limits of the genre, providing a new and invigorating viewpoint.

Here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/bardo

17/10/2023

ONEINST021 Pre-order now
Format: Tape + digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/go-east

Brueder Selke, a polyinstrumental composer duo originally from East Berlin, consistently enriches the repertoire of their two primary instruments: cello and piano. Their independent curator role shines through as they frequently host boutique concerts and happenings, featuring both established and emerging artists during their yearly Q3Ambientfest.

'Go East' marks a significant milestone in the long-term collaboration of Brueder Selke, two brothers who grew up on the socialist side of the Berlin Wall. The tracks are driven by the essential components of a restored Piano-Strings achine, along with two electronic organs named Sandy and the ET6-1, and a E-Piano, all manufactured by Vermona in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Their innate sense of interplay, developed during their upbringing in GDR times, stems from a deep-rooted longing for connection and exchange with like-minded musicians and individuals. Through their music, they convey ideas that embrace a universal duality, showcasing how diverse elements harmoniously complement each other. The album encompasses a wide range of atmospheric moods, from intimate classical chamber music to expansive textural landscapes created by these now rarely intact socialist synthesizers, with their parameters mimicking strings and keyboard instruments. In this ironic and thoughtful manner, Sebastian and Daniel once again skilfully let their main instruments, cello and piano, merge into one another.

'Go East' aptly reflects the artist's profoundly experimental yet accessible approach, making it their 8th duo album. The 2x2 recordings were produced in their Klingenthal Studio in Potsdam in February 2022.

Composed, performed, recorded and mixed by Brueder Selke
Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Artwork by Contronatura

11/10/2023

Out Now - Bardo by Cupo Mediterraneo

7 track album

13/09/2023

ONEINST020 Pre-order now
Format: Digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/bardo

One Instrument introduces the stunning new album “Bardo” by Cupo Mediterraneo, the main moniker of Francesco Ferro, Sicilian musician and producer. The 7 track album bursts with colorful melodies and hypnotic arpeggiators, immersing the listener in a spellbinding soundscape.
His unique approach to electronic music pushes the boundaries of the genre and offers a fresh perspective.

Composed and produced by Francesco Ferro
Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Original artwork by Contronatura

02/09/2023

third episode on EOS Radio ——— Astrid Sonne invited by One Instrument

“Astrid Sonne is a Danish composer and viola player, currently based in London.
Her expression moves freely within the realm of electronic experiments side by side with melodic curiosity and baroque approaches, and improvised passages are incorporated into precise compositions with intuitive grace.”

on air 📡 the 2nd of September CET 19.30 -20.30

https://eosradio.de/schedule

Astrid Sonne

21/07/2023

RR Lyrae” was recorded between 2018 and 2019 by the Portuguese composer and sound designer Dekim, using only the Soma Lyra-8, an organismic analogue synthesizer from Soma Laboratory that was designed by Vlad Kreimer.

In “RR Lyrae”, Dekim explored the performance aspect, recording all pieces in one take without any additional overdubs by the only addition of a reverb pedal.

Here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/rr-lyrae

12/07/2023

Galun’s album ‘Golos’ is available on Bandcamp and through our distributor in your favorite shops.

Titled "Golos" (meaning "voice" in English), the album reflects Galun's belief that the voice is the most crucial musical instrument, with each individual possessing a unique one.

Here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/golos

06/07/2023

Out Now - RR Lyrae by Denim

4 track album

23/06/2023

second episode on EOS Radio ——— marum invited by One Instrument

“Emerging from Lisbon's underground scene, marum has quickly gained recognition as a prominent figure. With a residency at mina's renowned raves, marum has developed a distinctive and innovative artistic approach—a fusion of an unstoppable rave DJ and a visionary community researcher, dedicated to exploring utopian ideals.”

on air 📡 the 23rd of June CET 13.00-14.00
https://eosradio.de/schedule

21/06/2023

Out Now - Golos by Galun

Digital Album + CD
Available here - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/golos

11 track album

07/06/2023

ONEINST019 Pre-order now
Format: Digital
Available here - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/rr-lyrae

4 track album

31/05/2023

ONEINST017
Pre-order available

11 track album

24/05/2023

ONEINST017 Pre-order now
Format: CD, digital
Available here - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/golos

09/05/2023

One Instrument
< a record label with guidelines >

Many of you ask us about the guidelines, so here https://shorturl.at/cglX1 a short recap!
We are always happy to receive new music, ideas and questions about the project
please no DM, only email.

27/04/2023

First episode on EOS Radio ———
Grand River invited by One Instrument

“The One Instrument label founder, Aimée Portioli is a
Dutch-Italian composer and sound designer who
records and performs as Grand River.”

On air 📡 the 28th of April CET 16.00-17.00

18/04/2023

Starting from the end of the month, we will host several shows on EOS Radio this year, showcasing various styles and soundscapes by the label's artists and affiliates.

08/02/2023

copies of Pluhm's emotional ambient and drone distortions album ‘Distanze e Solitudini’ are available on our Bandcamp and at our distributor Anost.

25/01/2023

Out Now - Distanze e Solitudini by Pluhm

Digital Album + Limited Edition Tape Cassette
Available on https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/distanze-e-solitudini

04/01/2023

ONEINST018 Pre-order now
Format: Tape, digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/distanze-e-solitudini

Pluhm is the main project of Lucio Leonardi, Sicilian musician based in the north of Italy. This time with “Distanze e Solitudini”, amidst emotional ambient drone distortions, he narrates about the distances existing among human beings. Distances that make us lonely, even when we are apparently close to one another, the psychological distance can be so abysmal that we feel abandoned.

Composed and produced by Lucio Leonardi
Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Original artwork and layout by Marco Ciceri

29/12/2022

some copies of Suren Seneviratne’s beautiful album ‘Vector Music’ all created with the Yamaha TG-33 are left on our Bandcamp, be quick to get one before they go.
[link in bio]

15/12/2022

Out Now - Year 2022 by Various Artists

Digital Album
Buy - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/year-2022

06/12/2022

Saturday 10.12 we will be part of the Tape Summit #7 summit at Sameheads - Tapedub

TAPE SUMMIT is a series of meetings about cassettes, to support our favourite labels, share culture and knowledge and create a community of cassette lovers in Berlin. . This last 2022 edition is for showcase and shop tape cassettes & other physical products to warm up our Christmas and discover new....

16/11/2022

ONEINST-Y22 Pre-order now
Format: Digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/year-2022

Since 2016, One Instrument releases annual compilations of compositions created by different artists. “Year 2022” is the 7th annual Various Artists release.
This yearly celebration is a good moment to remember the concept and background of the label and how it started.

In 2016, Grand River aka Aimée Portioli kicked off One Instrument the record label where she releases sound experiments from different artists composing pieces by using only one instrument, challenging and limiting each of the artists in producing a composition by using only this one instrument of their choice.

She shares that One Instrument started as a need for herself. She had a Korg MS- 20 (the 1978 version) in her studio which she borrowed from a friend for quite a while. At the same time, she was finding herself switching too quickly from one instrument to another while composing. That’s when she decided to stick with one instrument for a whole composition and choose the MS-20 to do that. For the musician, it was extremely helpful to put some limits on the composition process and at the same time discovering that the instruments itself deserve to be explored and studied with more time and patience.

Besides the yearly compilations the label has released 16 physical and digital releases among which we can find the albums of Donato Dozzy, Felicity Mangan, Rezo Glonti, Daniele Di Gregorio, Bandhagens Musikförening, Darwin Grosse, Neel and many others.

Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Original artwork by Niels Feldhage

25/10/2022

1 For One" by Rezo Glonti reviewed by Boomkat

Rezo Glonti, Georgian sound artist and electronic music producer, debuts on the label One Instrument with an album entirely made with the Teenage Engineering OP-1.

"Rezo Glonti, aka Aux Field on his new album “1 For One” created all the layers of the pieces in one take. As always, Glonti’s playing is deceptively elegant, raw but precise, attuned to resonance, radiance, and negative space. He mostly works within the field of experimental music and places a strong emphasis on the incorporation of texture and space into his compositions.

The record spans a range of emotions and moods and the result acts like a decaying memory, brief shining moments of clarity fighting against something unclear and untethered. The various combination of layers perform with both a distinguished efficacy and unhurried dreamy drift—charged and beautiful, pulsating and pleasing."

Digital Album + Limited Edition Tape Cassette
Available here - https://boomkat.com/products/1-for-one

18/10/2022

OUT NOW - 1 For One by Rezo Glonti

Digital Album + Limited Edition Tape Cassette
Buy - https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/1-for-one

29/09/2022

“1 For One” by Rezo Glonti and the instruments used.

13/09/2022

ONEINST016 Pre-order now
Format: Tape, digital
Available here https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/1-for-one

Rezo Glonti, Georgian sound artist and electronic music producer debuts on the label One Instrument with an album entirely made with the Teenage Engineering OP-1.
He mostly works within the field of experimental music and places a strong emphasis on the incorporation of texture and space into his compositions.

Rezo Glonti, aka Aux Field on his new album “1 For One” created all the layers of the pieces in one take.
As always, Glonti’s playing is deceptively elegant, raw but precise, attuned to resonance, radiance, and negative space.
The record spans a range of emotions and moods and the result acts like a decaying memory, brief shining moments of clarity fighting against something unclear and untethered.

The various combination of layers perform with both a distinguished efficacy and unhurried dreamy drift—charged and beautiful, pulsating and pleasing.
The production is subtle and tasteful.

Composed and produced by Rezo Glonti
Mastered by Luca Sammartin
Original artwork and layout by Marco Ciceri

31/08/2022

Limited Edition Tape Cassette ONEINST015
“Atollo” by Daniele Di Gregorio

Some copies are remaining on https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/atollo and at our distributor https://www.anost.net

24/08/2022

'Atollo' by Daniele Di Gregorio and the instruments used

04/08/2022

Limited Edition Tape Cassette ONEINST014
‘Vector Music‘ by Suren Seneviratne

Some copies are remaining on https://oneinstrument.bandcamp.com/album/vector-music and at our distributor https://www.anost.net.

27/07/2022

“Vector Music" by Suren Seneviratne and the instruments used

14/07/2022

“The Logic of Chaos” by Elisa Batti and the instruments used