twelve: a 3" cdr series
tar1201-1203 | tar1204-1206 | tar1207-tar1209 | tar1210-1212

twelve explores the notes of the chromatic scale in detail. each single in the series features one 5 to 12 minute composition that exclusively employs one note (in octaves). there are no other stylistic requirements or limitations; other non-tonal sound sources, such as percussion and field recordings, may be used.

the goal of twelve is to explore individual notes fully within each compostion, and to examine tonal relationships between the pieces. the series will be released in the order of schoenberg's first twelve-tone row, in order to structure the scale in a compelling way. we also hope this draws a parallel between schoenberg's vision of non-functional harmony and the static, non-functional nature of contemporary drone music.

a new installment will be released every month. each composition will be issued as a very limited run of 3" CDRs featuring handmade artwork. the artwork from each release will fit together to form a larger work. after the final installment, all of the pieces will be released together on 2 discs, featuring new artwork and re-interpretations.

subscriptions may be purchased at any time. we'll send you all of the discs up to when you subscribe, and you will be the first to receive a new release every month. you'll also get a discount on the final compilation of the series.

tar1201-1203 - dave zohrob, liam singer, the kallikak family
tar1204-1206 - brian harnetty, scott solter, dave malloy
tar1207-1209 - one umbrella, jack shriner, MANTA(R)
tar1210-1212 - keith collins-negley, jason perez, katy davidson