Michele Pauli's 'Tre (Stay Gold)' Blends Club Music with Conceptual Art
Michele Pauli, the guitarist and founder of the Milan-based band Casino Royale, has unveiled his solo project Backwords with the album 'Tre (Stay Gold)' on OOH-Sounds. This album, which took ten years to complete, delves into a soundscape influenced by club music. Lovett/Codagnone designed the cover art, representing Pauli's generation. The title 'Stay Gold,' inspired by a Stevie Wonder song from 'The Outsiders,' highlights a spirit of defiance. The album features a blend of analog synthesizers, electronic percussion, and elements from experimental dub and techno. Notable tracks include 'Wait!' with its bass lines and vocal effects, 'PasDesChance' with acid bass, 'Post-Rider' recorded in a Los Angeles church, and 'Arpoon' utilizing a Roland 808. The music video for 'Arpoon,' directed by IncepBOY, creatively merges sound and visuals through gold stencil cutouts and layered projections.
Key facts
- Michele Pauli releases 'Tre (Stay Gold)' under Backwords on OOH-Sounds.
- Cover art by New York duo Lovett/Codagnone.
- Title phrase from Stevie Wonder's song for Coppola's 'The Outsiders'.
- Album combines repetition and stratification with analog synths, electronic drums, and magnetic distortions.
- Track 'Arpoon' uses Roland 808 drum machine and shifts from abstract to club/techno.
- Video for 'Arpoon' directed by IncepBOY (Pauli's alias).
- Album recorded over two years but represents a decade of work.
- Label OOH-Sounds is independent with a focus on experimentation and intersection of music and other arts.
Entities
Artists
- Michele Pauli
- Backwords
- Lovett/Codagnone
- Stevie Wonder
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Laurel Halo
- Chávez
- IncepBOY
Institutions
- Casino Royale
- OOH-Sounds
Locations
- Milan
- New York
- Los Angeles