Thomas Ciufo – The Rising Moon
September 28th, 2025
Composer, improviser, and music technologist Thomas Ciufo used the stillness and disruption of the COVID-19 outbreak to return to his solo studio practice, creating the deeply contemplative work, The Rising Moon. Rooted in the electro-acoustic and ambient traditions, the album is a colossal sonic structure built from meticulous processing: Ciufo heavily layered recordings of acoustic instruments and voices, stacking them up into a 700-layer burrito of sound. This dense foundation was crafted using a combination of analog gear, rebuilt vintage tape machines, and a modern digital workstation. The blend of nostalgic, unpredictable analog texture and digital precision results in an Andromeda-esque ambience—a vast, powerful soundscape that invites listeners into a cathartic yet cerebral space. The philosophy underpinning the music, which Ciufo studied under his late mentor Pauline Oliveros, centers on deep listening and embracing the paradox of impermanence, finding clarity even within chaos.
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