{"title":"Mario Batkovic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMario Batkovic is a Swiss accordion player and former head of the BeBa Orchestra. With his unique approach to the instrument, he has captivated audiences worldwide. His mesmerizing performances showcase his exceptional talent and innovative style, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with an accordion. Mario's music transcends genres, blending elements of classical, experimental, and avant-garde to create a truly captivating sound. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other artists, Mario's artistry leaves a lasting impression on all who have the pleasure of experiencing it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mario-batkovic","title":"Mario Batkovic","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperimental accordion player Mario Batkovic’s debut full length album released on Invada Records, an utterly captivating and resolutely unique solo album, which carelessly expands the possibilities of the accordion. The accordion heard as never before - a magnificently intense ocean of pulsating and shifting notes, with engrossing and mesmerising melodies which deeply grip human emotion. This release will appeal to fans of Nils Frahm, Stephen O’Malley, BEAK\u0026gt;, Colin Stetson and Lubomyr Melnyk. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCD - The CD is presented in a gatefold wallet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - The double LP is pressed on black vinyl and housed in a spined sleeve with digital download card included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Invada","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50495415681355,"sku":"1007342","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e903ffab-ca19-4eab-81cc-eafd3c1a25cd_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727711112"},{"product_id":"introspectio","title":"Introspectio","description":"\u003cp\u003eMixing classical and contemporary sound, Mario Batkovic seeks to explore the sonic possibilities of the accordion, without effects or loops, rather through a mutualist symbiotic relationship between man and instrument. Challenging, hypnotic and grandiose; Batkovic’s symphonic vision is unique and he has received widespread critical acclaim, including Rolling Stone magazine who voted his self-titled debut album in the Top 10 ‘Best Avant Albums of 2017’ \u003ci\u003eIntrospectio\u003c\/i\u003e is a self-questioning, self-examination of society and the meaning of sound. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing collaborations with electronic sorcerer James Holden and former Beak\u0026gt; member Matthew Williams aka MXLX, in addition to drummer Clive Deamer (Radiohead\/Portishead\/Robert Plant\/Roni Size), saxophonist Colin Stetson and concert choir Cantus Domus, Batkovic questions the place of sound, clichés and prejudices, taking the listener on a journey through infinite universes of sound. Musical contrasts run throughout the album. Sound aesthetics versus compositional ethics play out, it all about creation and destruction as our sound researcher creates his very own macrocosm of music and sound. Whether solo or in collaboration,\u003ci\u003e Introspectio\u003c\/i\u003e invites us on a rhythmically pulsating trip somewhere between dissolution and new beginnings. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Invada","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50498641396043,"sku":"1137210","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50498641625419,"sku":"1137209","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5fbbfc16-a162-478b-bb0b-43f4b9db946f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727751930"},{"product_id":"mad-heidi-original-score","title":"Mad Heidi (Original Score)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMario Batkovic's score to \u003ci\u003eMad Heidi \u003c\/i\u003eis now available on LP. 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Challenging, hypnotic and grandiose; Batkovic’s symphonic vision is unique and he has received widespread critical acclaim, including Rolling Stone magazine who voted his self-titled debut album in the top 10 ‘best avant albums of 2017’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBatkovic is well known for his score work on \u003ci\u003eRed Dead Dead Redemption II\u003c\/i\u003e, and his recent album \u003ci\u003eINTROSPECTIO\u003c\/i\u003e which featured collaborations with electronic artist James Holden, drummer Clive Deamer (Radiohead\/Portishead), saxophonist Colin Stetson and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Invada","offers":[{"title":"Orange LP","offer_id":50510480605515,"sku":"2020980","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Mad_Heidi_Original_Score_4f0c9fba_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727875123"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_8b53b4b6_thumbnail_4096_72b62e06-a383-41bc-84d4-698664411dd1.jpg?v=1727711090","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/mario-batkovic.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}