SixOverEight, by Suss Müsik

SixOverEight

by Suss Müsik

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SixOverEight is an homage to life-as-prototype, based on the theme of adaptation.

The concept of "sixes and eights" came about organically. Sequences of notes or chord progressions (the “eights”) were performed using customized or handmade instruments. The most workable bits were then developed into short offerings (the “sixes”) and recorded live.

Coincidentally (or not), sixes and eights also refer to personality types within the Enneagram. For those unaware, the Enneagram is a complex system of patterns developed by Russ Hudson and the late Don Richard Riso.

Put in simple terms, everyone emerges from childhood with one of nine personality types dominating their outlook and behavior. Sixes, for example, tend to look outside themselves for personal validation: jobs, relationships, social status.

Eights, meanwhile, are more willing to follow their instinct. They have no problem asserting themselves (sometimes to the point of hostility) and believe their life mission is to openly challenge the world.

Identity is fluid, however, as are all forms of survival. The human experience is defined by our capacity for resilience. As the year 2020 draws to a close, may we all support each other in mutual adaptation.

Instruments used include: prepared piano; piezo-amplified kalimba; homemade sawtooth synth; distressed fake marimba; open D-tuned Artiphon INSTRUMENT-1 (3D-printed frame) with custom voices; photo-sensitive synth played with a flashlight.

Cover image by visual artist B.G. Madden, used by kindest permission.

Thank you: Chris Koustourlis, David Toub, B.G. Madden, Wm. Wolfgang Allen, Marc Weidenbaum, Henken Bean, Kirk Pearson at Dogbotic, K9 DIY Synth class of summer 2020.

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released December 8, 2020

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Suss Müsik

Suss Müsik creates post-classical ambient minimalism for crepuscular airports, using handmade electroacoustic instrumentation that frequently malfunctions.

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Pirouette

Sep 2023
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Aug 2022
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Ex Post Facto

May 2021

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