Andy Milne & Benoit Delbecq: Divide Comedy

This is not your 'normal' piano duo. Sure, it's two Steinways, but there is also the ultra modern element of the Dlooper. I won't bore you with the details of things like Max-MSP, but let's just say that technology has a role to play here, however subtle.

The piece begins in full-on percussion mode, with both pianos sounding like huge kalimbas. Melodic fragments are then wound around the ostinato pattern. The angularity of the piano lines against the static rhythm is a beautiful thing. Thelonius Monk muses on Cecil Tayler is the vibe my ears get. The last minute or so is where technology comes into play. In a very organic way, the electronics take the notes and draw them out into infinity, like an aural version of contrails. Gorgeous.