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Abcess Grenk

Erguss Von Licht [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD]

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Abcess Grenk: Erguss Von Licht [CASSETTE w/ DOWNLOAD] (Copy This!)

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Marc Myers, recording in Lincoln, Nebraska, is the creative force behind Abcess Grenk, merging analog electronics and experimental guitar in Erguss Von Licht, as a blend of synthesizers, modular synths, a Fender guitar, and a '69 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp, for richly layered and textured improvisations steeped in a DIY aesthetic that reflects Myers' decades-long evolution in sound exploration.

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Marc Myers-Berhinger 2600, Behringer Poly D, Eurorack Modular Synth rig, Fender Bullet Deluxe guitar, homemade distortion pedels, 1969 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp

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US Domestic orders include a free copy of "Copy This Cassette!" magazine, November 2024

Label: Copy This!
Catalog ID: CT003
Squidco Product Code: 35560

Format: CASSETTE
Condition: New
Released: 2024
Country: USA
Packaging: Cassette
Recorded in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2022 and 2023.

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Abcess Grenk's Erguss Von Licht, crafted by Lincoln, Nebraska-based artist Marc Myers, showcases a fusion of analog electronics and experimental guitar work. Using a vintage Behringer 2600, Behringer Poly D, Eurorack Modular Synth rig, and a 1969 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp, Myers channels decades of sonic experimentation into a deeply textured, evocative album. Recorded between 2022 and 2023, and mixed with Audacity, this release captures an analog warmth and DIY ethos, amplified by Myers' homemade distortion pedals and a classic Akai 2-Track Reel-To-Reel. A testament to Myers' enduring artistry since his beginnings in the early 1980s, Issue 2 transcends genre boundaries, offering a raw, immersive listening experience.

US Domestic orders include a free copy of "Copy This Cassette!" magazine, November 2024

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Marc Myers, the enigmatic artist behind Abcess Grenk, has been a cornerstone of experimental music since the early 1980s. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Myers crafts intricate soundscapes using vintage gear, including Behringer synthesizers, modular rigs, and custom distortion pedals, showcasing a deep commitment to analog and DIY aesthetics. His work, spanning over four decades, reflects a restless innovation, blending raw electronic textures with experimental guitar techniques. Often elusive, Myers' rare recordings, such as the recent Issue 2 on his CopyThis! label, resonate with a raw, immersive quality that captures the spirit of independent artistry.

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Track Listing:

SIDE A

1. Delicate Scent Piranha 4:22

2. Silent Fountain 5:07

3. Death Ship (edit) 5:56

4. Bush of the Gorgon 6:48

SIDE B

1. Astronome (edit) 6:58

2. Insect City 5:16

3. Profound Illusion 4:57

4. Silent Fountain (reprise) 5:04

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