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This is the debut album of Hocus, the solo project of trumpeter and improviser João Almeida, an increasingly relevant figure in the portuguese experimental scene. Using the no-input mixer method, João delivers a powerful and coherent record, a harsh noise treatise divided into seven stages, inspired by two ideas - static movement and mental illness. While the music is moody and appears to be as static as the rock on its cover, a closer listen reveals the complexity of textures and sound frequencies at work. This is the beginning of a beautiful journey and we couldn't be happier to be on board. Plaster Sculpture by Mafalda Melim Recorded Live at Água Ardente, Lisbon Edition of 30 copies.