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Disc 1 // Deconstructions




Prelude Op. 28 No. 22
feat. Lee Ranaldo, Zoh Amba




Lee Ranaldo – guitars, bowed guitar
Zoh Amba – saxophone
Mariusz Szypura – beats, bass, keyboards, synths, mix, production

Lee Ranaldo is a founding member of Sonic Youth and an innovative guitarist known for his experimental techniques. He has a rich solo career and remains a key figure in the avant-garde and alternative music scenes.

Zoh Amba is an avant-garde saxophonist known for her powerful improvisational style and spiritual approach to jazz. Her debut album O, Sun has cemented her as a rising force in the contemporary jazz scene.

Étude Op. 25 No. 12
feat. Joey Waronker, Lee Ranaldo, Charlie Draper, Miłosz Pękala




Joey Waronker – drums, percussion
Justin Meldal-Johnsen – bass
Lee Ranaldo – guitars
Charlie Draper – ondes martenot
Miłosz Pękala – vibraphone, marimba
Mariusz Szypura – guitars, keyboards, synths, mix, production

Joey Waronker is an acclaimed drummer and producer, best known for his work with Beck, Atoms for Peace, and R.E.M. His versatile drumming and production skills have made him a sought-after collaborator across various genres.

Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an American bassist, producer, and musical director known for his work with artists like Beck, Nine Inch Nails, St Vincent and M83. His versatile style spans alternative rock, electronic, and pop music.

Lee Ranaldo is a founding member of Sonic Youth and an innovative guitarist known for his experimental techniques. He has a rich solo career and remains a key figure in the avant-garde and alternative music scenes.

Charlie Draper is a instrumentalist known for his mastery of the ondes martenot in classical and contemporary music contexts. He has performed internationally and contributed to numerous film and TV soundtracks.

Miłosz Pękala is a Polish percussionist, academic lecturer, and doctor habilitated, serving as the Head of the Department of Harp, Guitar, and Percussion at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He has collaborated with numerous artists as well as a variety of chamber and symphonic ensembles, performing a repertoire that encompasses both classical and contemporary percussion works.



Berceuse Op. 57
feat. John McEntire, Nicholas Maloney,  Miłosz Pękala, Jacek Gawłowski




John McEntire – drums
Nicholas Maloney – ambient end
Miłosz Pękala – triangle, cabasa, shaker, toys
Jacek Gawłowski – guitar
Mariusz Szypura – bass, keyboards, synths, mix, production

John McEntire is a drummer and producer, best known for his work with Tortoise and The Sea and Cake. A key figure in the post-rock scene, he is acclaimed for his innovative production and intricate drumming.

Nicholas Maloney is an experimental sound artist known for his ambient and electroacoustic compositions. He blends natural and electronic sounds to create immersive sonic landscapes, often using field recordings and modular synthesis.

Miłosz Pękala is a Polish percussionist, academic lecturer, and doctor habilitated, serving as the Head of the Department of Harp, Guitar, and Percussion at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He has collaborated with numerous artists as well as a variety of chamber and symphonic ensembles, performing a repertoire that encompasses both classical and contemporary percussion works.

Jacek Gawłowski is a distinguished Polish sound engineer, music producer, guitarist and a Grammy Award winner. He specializes in mastering and mixing, collaborating with top artists from Poland and abroad.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 20
feat. Charlie Draper




Charlie Draper – theremin, ondes martenot
Mariusz Szypura – keyboards, synths, mix, production

Charlie Draper is a instrumentalist known for his mastery of the ondes martenot in classical and contemporary music contexts. He has performed internationally and contributed to numerous film and TV soundtracks.


Prelude Op. 28 No. 4
feat. Adrian Utley, Joey Waronker, Carolina Eyck



Joey Waronker – drums, percussion
Adrian Utley – guitars
Carolina Eyck – theremin
Mariusz Szypura – bass, keyboards, synths, mix, production

Adrian Utley is an English musician and composer, best known as the guitarist of Portishead. His work on albums like Dummy has cemented his role as a key figure in the trip-hop genre, known for his innovative and atmospheric guitar style.

Joey Waronker
is an acclaimed drummer and producer, best known for his work with Beck, Atoms for Peace, and R.E.M. His versatile drumming and production skills have made him a sought-after collaborator across various genres.

Carolina Eyck is a renowned thereminist and composer, known for her groundbreaking eight-finger technique. She has performed with major orchestras and released acclaimed solo albums blending classical and experimental music.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 2
feat. John Stanier, Sugar Yoshinaga, Charlie Draper




John Stanier – drums
Sugar Yoshinaga – guitars
Charlie Draper – ondes martenot
Mariusz Szypura – bass, guitars, keyboards, synths, mix, production

John Stanier is an American drummer known for his work with Battles, Helmet and Tomahawk. His powerful and precise drumming has made him a key figure in both alternative metal and experimental rock.

Sugar Yoshinaga is the guitarist and vocalist of Buffalo Daughter, a pioneering band in Japan’s Shibuya-kei scene. Known for blending electronic and rock elements, she remains a vital force in experimental music.

Charlie Draper is a instrumentalist known for his mastery of the Ondes Martenot in classical and contemporary music contexts. He has performed internationally and contributed to numerous film and TV soundtracks.



Nocturne Op. 72 No. 1
feat. Adrian Utley, John McEntire, Gail Ann Dorsey, Neilah Hunter, Peter Pichler, Miłosz Pękala




John McEntire – drums, vibraphone
Adrian Utley – guitar
Gail Ann Dorsey – bass
Nailah Hunter – harp
Peter Pichler – trautonium
Miłosz Pękala – vibraphone
Mariusz Szypura – keyboards, synths, mix, production

Adrian Utley is an English musician and composer, best known as the guitarist of Portishead. His work on albums like Dummy has cemented his role as a key figure in the trip-hop genre, known for his innovative and atmospheric guitar style.

John McEntire
is a drummer and producer, best known for his work with Tortoise and The Sea and Cake. A key figure in the post-rock scene, he is acclaimed for his innovative production and intricate drumming.

Gail Ann Dorsey is an acclaimed bassist and vocalist, best known for her work with David Bowie. She has also collaborated with artists like Lenny Kravitz and the Rolling Stones, while releasing her own solo music.

Nailah Hunter is a harpist and ambient artist known for her ethereal, meditative soundscapes. Her music blends classical harp with electronic effects, creating immersive, spiritual compositions.

Peter Pichler is a German musician known for his expertise with the Trautonium, a rare early electronic instrument. He has performed widely across Europe and contributed to film soundtracks, preserving the instrument's legacy.

Miłosz Pękala is a Polish percussionist, academic lecturer, and doctor habilitated, serving as the Head of the Department of Harp, Guitar, and Percussion at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He has collaborated with numerous artists as well as a variety of chamber and symphonic ensembles, performing a repertoire that encompasses both classical and contemporary percussion works.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 9
feat. David Pajo, Zoh Amba, Nailah Hunter, Miłosz Pękala




David Pajo – guitar
Zoh Amba – saxophone
Nailah Hunter – harp
Miłosz Pękala – shells
Mariusz Szypura – keyboards, synths, mix, production

David Pajo, known as Papa M, is an American musician and guitarist, famed for his work with the influential post-rock band Slint. His solo music blends folk-inspired sounds with intricate guitar work, establishing him as a key figure in alternative and indie rock.

Zoh Amba is an avant-garde saxophonist known for her powerful improvisational style and spiritual approach to jazz. Her debut album O, Sun has cemented her as a rising force in the contemporary jazz scene.

Nailah Hunter is a harpist and ambient artist known for her ethereal, meditative soundscapes. Her music blends classical harp with electronic effects, creating immersive, spiritual compositions.

Miłosz Pękala is a Polish percussionist, academic lecturer, and doctor habilitated, serving as the Head of the Department of Harp, Guitar, and Percussion at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He has collaborated with numerous artists as well as a variety of chamber and symphonic ensembles, performing a repertoire that encompasses both classical and contemporary percussion works.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 15
feat. John Stanier, Lee Ranaldo, Miłosz Pękala




John Stanier – drums
Lee Ranaldo – acoustic guitar, electric guitars
Miłosz Pękala – vibraphone, kanjira, hand pan
Mariusz Szypura – bass, electric guitars, keyboards, synths, mix, production

John Stanier is an American drummer known for his work with Battles, Helmet and Tomahawk. His powerful and precise drumming has made him a key figure in both alternative metal and experimental rock.

Lee Ranaldo is a founding member of Sonic Youth and an innovative guitarist known for his experimental techniques. He has a rich solo career and remains a key figure in the avant-garde and alternative music scenes.

Miłosz Pękala is a Polish percussionist, academic lecturer, and doctor habilitated, serving as the Head of the Department of Harp, Guitar, and Percussion at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music. He has collaborated with numerous artists as well as a variety of chamber and symphonic ensembles, performing a repertoire that encompasses both classical and contemporary percussion works.



Disc 2 // Reworks






Prelude Op. 28 No. 22
Matthew Herbert’s Practice Dub




Matthew Herbert is a British electronic musician and producer acclaimed for his innovative use of found sounds and political themes. His work ranges from dance music to avant-garde experimental projects.




Étude Op. 25 No. 12
Rework by Adrian Utley




Adrian Utley is an English musician and composer, best known as the guitarist of Portishead. His work on albums like Dummy has cemented his role as a key figure in the trip-hop genre, known for his innovative and atmospheric guitar style.



Berceuse Op. 57
Rework by Fennesz




Fennesz is an Austrian electronic musician known for blending guitar with digital processing. His music combines ambient textures, noise, and glitch aesthetics. He has collaborated with artists like Ryuichi Sakamoto, mark Linkous and David Sylvian, influencing experimental electronic music.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 20
Rework by Masayoshi Fujita




Masayoshi Fujita
is a Japanese vibraphonist and composer blending classical, jazz, and ambient music. His innovative use of the vibraphone creates intricate, emotional compositions that explore themes of nature and memory.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 4
Rework by Sean O’Hagan



Sean O'Hagan is a composer and musician, known for leading The High Llamas and collaborating with Stereolab. His orchestrated sound blends 1960s pop and experimental elements, influencing a range of genres.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 2
Rework by Jim O’Rourke





Jim O’Rourke
is an American musician, composer, and producer known for his genre-defying work spanning experimental, rock, jazz, and electronic music. He has collaborated with artists such as Sonic Youth, Wilco, and Joanna Newsom, while also releasing critically acclaimed solo albums.



Nocturne Op. 72 No. 1
Rework by Christine Ott



Christine Ott is a French composer and multi-instrumentalist renowned for her use of the rare Ondes Martenot. Her music blends classical, experimental, and cinematic elements. Ott has collaborated with artists like Yann Tiersen, Radiohead and Tindersticks and frequently composes for film, theatre, and dance.


Prelude Op. 28 No. 9
Rework by Benoît Pioulard




Benoît Pioulard
is the alias of Thomas Meluch, an ambient artist and singer-songwriter known for his dreamy, textured soundscapes. His music blends folk, shoegaze, and experimental influences, creating deeply atmospheric compositions.



Prelude Op. 28 No. 15
Rework by Abul Mogard




Abul Mogard
is an experimental musician and sound artist known for his textured, atmospheric compositions that blend field recordings with electronic elements. His work explores themes of memory, place, and abstraction, creating immersive sonic landscapes that continue to push the boundaries of contemporary ambient and electroacoustic music through deeply personal and evocative pieces.




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