Hey there!
Today, our new compilation, re:natura #04 – Æther sees the light of day!
In this year’s compilation we’re happy to present a host of diverse artists and topics: Intuitive Dialogues (Gina Lo and Felipe Vareschi) harness the erosive forces of the atmosphere, Aidan Baker remembers to breathe, Laure Boer traverses light sources from different seasons.
Ranging from field recordings (Bats at Dawn) and electricity (Powerlines) to a sonified image (Matthew Flores), our fourth compilation investigates the Æther.
You’ll find more info on the compilation below – please also feel invited to our
Bandcamp Listening Party on Sunday, Sep 22nd, 8pm GMT+2 :
We look forward to your interest, feedback and sharing with your network! 
Kindly,
Hendrik
re:natura #04 – Æther
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Artists
Diren Demir – Kulning
Laure Boer – Connecting Winter and Spring
Joseph Baader – Encounters on Shortwave
Nick Kuepfer – Bats at Dawn
Intuitive Dialogues - EROOO0oo00(O)oO.0o0.oo…sion
S. Costa – Panoramic
Matthew Flores –
The Only Player in Major League Baseball History Named Cloud
(Radiofax Transmission, WEFAX-IOC576, 240 LPM)
Aidan Baker – Remember To Breathe
sofi – Powerlines
Omis Elegia – Last Letter from the Celestial Nomad
Team
Concept and Conduct
Hendrik Klatte
Jury
Natalia Molina Bohorquez, Lennart Posch, Josephine Stamer
Cover Art
Azul Ayala
Art Direction
Olga Veer
Audio Mastering
Jannis Wolff
About the Compilation
Derived from ancient greek αἰθήρ; aithḗr (the blue sky), the fourth edition in the re:natura compilation series contemplates the medium that surrounds and sustains this blue planet.
As a protective layer, the atmosphere provides shelter from the vast, dark coldness of space to host and nourish not only aerial but also all earthbound life.
Insects and birds are far from the only ethereal habitants: mammals , plants and fungi, certain reptiles, microorganisms and even flying fish partake in roaming the sky. By technical means, also the human dream of flying has been immensely overfulfilled.
The air is a medium to nature and culture alike: distributing gas, temperature, humidity as well as sound and electromagnetic waves and – of course – visible light.
In this year’s compilation we’re happy to present a host of diverse artists and topics: Intuitive Dialogues harness the erosive forces of the atmosphere, Aidan Baker remembers to breathe, Laure Boer traverses light sources from different seasons.
Ranging from field recordings (Bats at Dawn) and electricity (powerlines) to a sonified image (Matthew Flores), our fourth compilation investigates the Æther.
About the cover art:
Bats, the only true flying mammals, are a marvel of evolution. Their bodies are exquisitely adapted to their aerial lifestyle. With wings formed from elongated fingers covered in a thin, delicate membrane, they navigate the night sky with unparalleled agility. Their senses are highly specialized, allowing them to perceive the world in ways humans can scarcely imagine. Beyond echolocation, their keen hearing detects subtle changes in air pressure, enabling them to sense obstacles and prey with astonishing precision. Their large ears, often disproportionate to their body size, are intricate acoustic receptors, capturing the nuances of a sonic world invisible to us. From the tiniest, hummingbird-sized species to the imposing flying foxes, bats exhibit an extraordinary diversity. Their diets range from insects and fruit to blood, showcasing the breadth of their ecological roles.
Chiroptera form the second largest order of mammals and – with over 1,400 species – comprise about 20% of all classified mammal species worldwide.
The bat is an enigmatic creature of twilight and shadow. Its world is one of echolocation, a complex dance through the unseen. Through the medium of sound, the bat inhabits the air not only as part of the biosphere but also as medium. By controlling sound waves, these creatures navigate a sonic landscape that is both tangible and ethereal.
As voracious insectivores, they consume countless insects, exerting a profound influence on insect populations. This top-down regulation ripples through the ecosystem, affecting everything from plant pollination to disease control. Beyond their role as insect predators, many bat species are crucial pollinators and seed dispersers, facilitating the regeneration of forests and savannas. In essence, bats are not merely inhabitants of the sky; they are its active shapers, their presence echoing through the entire aerial ecosystem, a testament to the delicate interplay of sound, life, and environment.
