Studioforum
Oktober / November 2012
Compositions by Helena Gough
01. Tephra / 07:14
02. Spores / 8:32
03. Protonema / 7:12
04. Chain Sinnet / 9:38
05. Klemheist / 13:06
06. Double Bowline / 13:21
Tephra, Spores and Protonema are from the album mikroclimata, released in 2007.
http://entracte.co.uk/project/helena-gough-e91/
Chain Sinnet, Klemheist and Double Bowline are from the album Knot Invariants, released in 2010.
http://entracte.co.uk/project/helena-gough-e140/
Helena Gough is an English composer based in Madeira.
Her work initially focused upon the collection and manipulation of 'real-world' sound material and the exploration
of its abstract properties. Occasional deviations into synthetic and instrumental sources are now developing into
more prominent ingredients. Each new sound-space is created by taking everything possible from the tiniest element,
working to make something from nearly nothing. This reduction in means yields a density and richness of results.
Initially trained in violin and composition at the Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy, Helena went on to
complete a BMus at Birmingham University. As a solo (laptop) player she presents her music live on a regular
basis. Her performances are intended for dark spaces and involve multi-layering and improvisation with her sound
materials in order to create a unique environment for each new event.
Her debut solo album was released at the beginning of 2007 by the London based label Entr'acte, followed by a second
album in 2010. This album was placed at no.21 in The Wire's best albums of 2010. Her most recent album, released in
April 2012, began with the simple idea of using only the cello as source material and explored improvisations made by
cellists Anthea Caddy and Anton Lukoszevieze.
www.helenagough.net