Andrea Taeggi – I alone

In a global context where destabilization, conflict, and injustice thrive, the role of the artist — and the motivations behind continued creation — become ever more relevant. While sound alone may not bring about substantial improvements to the dire conditions many people face, this record aims to inspire a sense of presence, and connection.

I tuned my instruments to a scale not commonly used in Western cultures, following a microtonal system known as Just Intonation — where frequencies retain their natural relationships and shared origins. “Just” as in the pursuit of justice and equality; Just as in an environment where all actors behave with more compassion and sympathy — ethically, and in resonance — much like the frequencies themselves.

Whether systemic change will arise from a shift in consciousness or be catalyzed by broader political reforms is hard to foresee. The track titles point toward the former, drawing on a poem from the ancient spiritual teachings of the Tao Te Ching, which speaks to stillness of the mind, emptiness, presence, and darkness — while maintaining an ironic tone all throughout.

Andrea works as a composer, live performer and producer in the fields of electro-acoustic and electronic music. Altogether, he has (co) authored 23 releases and toured in Festivals in Europe, the US, Canada, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Japan and South Korea.

Inspired by I alone, multidisciplinary artist Signalstoerung designed 9 postcards that complement this album.