Daxophonie

A catalog book about Hans Reichel, the "universal artist" from Wuppertal, the third member of the triumphant trio with Brötzmann and Kowald. Hans Reichel was a musician, composer, improviser, instrument inventor and maker, sound engineer, typeface designer, game designer, graphic designer, photographer, and much more. His music, which cannot be confined to any genre, was of "complex beauty." As a sound researcher, he developed instruments such as the daxophone, which sounds from within itself. His music, whether improvised or composed, has been recorded on numerous albums and is performed regularly by ensembles. It has lost none of its power and impact, challenging our listening habits and opening up a new world of sound. The catalog presents his entire artistic oeuvre in numerous articles and is a treasure trove for musicians, typographers, and designers alike.