Welcome to the site of Materia Confusa. My musical endeavors hold true to the tradition of Musique Concrete and are comprised of entirely acoustic sound source material. Inspiration for my pieces comes from a wide variety of sources, including Alchemy, fractals, chaos, Fluxus, quantum physics, Dada & Surrealism, Futurism, etc. If you hear something that interests you please .

"The chaos is the materia confusa. This materia prima is necessary to the art. Four elements are mixed in a state of disorder in the materia prima, because earth and water, which are heavier than the other elements, reached the sphere of the moon, while fire and air, which are lighter than the others, descended as far as the centre of the earth; for which reason such a materia is rightly called disordered."
-Aegidius de Vadis

Musica Universalis Ep

  1. Musica Universalis - 7:21.236
  2. Dance of the Daemon Sultan - 9:26.55

"Musica Universalis" is two works of otherworldly Musique Concrete. The title track is based on the concept of Music of the Spheres and is composed primarily of sounds generated by astronomical objects. The "maddening beating of vile drums and the thin monotonous whine of accursed flutes" of the final track echoes the Lovecraftian mythos of the blind idiot god Azathoth and his mad dance at the center of the universe.

"Musica Universalis" is the third work released in conjunction with the netlabel Webbed Hand Records. For more information on the release, and to get information on the many other excellent releases on the label, please visit the site.

The album and related artwork is available for download via Internet Archive.

Tales of Adventure Ep

  1. Nautilus - 8:59.947
  2. Deadeye - 5:52.692

"Tales of Adventure" is comprised of two tracks, each its own unique tableau. Track one finds its inspiration in the voyages of Captain Nemo and his vessel the Nautilus as told by Jules Verne. The second track comes from the distinctive visions of the Wild West as seen through the lens of the Spaghetti Western. Both pieces hold true to the tradition of Musique Concrete and are assembled from entirely acoustic source material.

"Tales of Adventure" is the second work released in conjunction with the netlabel Webbed Hand Records. For more information on the release, and to get information on the many other excellent releases on the label, please visit the site.

The album and related artwork is available for download via Internet Archive.

Rubedo 3" CDr Ep

  1. Transmutation - 9:30.444
  2. E.V.P. - 12:44.470

The first Materia Confusa release "Transmutation" has been remixed and remastered. Thus reborn as "Rubedo".

It is being distributed by:

Transmutation Ep

  1. Transmutation - 9:30.444
  2. E.V.P. - 12:44.470

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The pieces on this release are constructed from source material culled from entirely acoustic sources. Track one deals with the Alchemical process, the stages of The Great Work represented in audio form. Track two is based on sounds collected via Electronic Voice Phenomena. An attempt at evoking that numinous realm.

The debut release, "Transmutation" is a joint venture between Sonance and the wonderful netlabel Webbed Hand Records. Please peruse their fine releases of sonic beauty.

The album and related artwork is available for download via the Internet Archive.