‘Connexion monstrueuse entre un objet et son image’ by Cheval de frise | “Reissue of lost math rock duo”
Today we are sharing a song from the exciting upcoming reissue of ‘Cheval de frise’, a self-titled debut album by French amplified classical guitar/drums duo.
The duo of Vincent Beysselance (drums) and Thomas Bonvalet (electro-acoustic guitar) formed in 1998 in Bordeaux, France with intention to play instrumental experimental music that today would be described as avant/math-rock. Their debut album, ‘Cheval de frise’, is one of a kind recording that was originally released in 2000 on CD format via Bordeaux based label Sonore and it is now reissued and pressed for the first time to vinyl, cassette tape and digital by New York City label Computer Students™.
The release contains the original track list remastered by Carl Saff as well as uncovered artwork supplements. It will be released worldwide on November 18, 2022. Urgent, emotional and paradoxically structured and thought out in the finest detail, Cheval de frise’s music drew much of its influences from the many forms of American post-hardcore of the 90s, while manifesting its own undeniable singularity from the start. A music made of shadows, explosive nuances, precise gestures, kaleidoscopic patterns and spasms.
“‘Connexion monstrueuse entre un objet et son image’ was freshly composed when the band entered the studio. This song shows the progressive broadening of their influences, beyond rock and its obscure sub-genres. The arpeggios of baroque composer and lutenist virtuoso Kapsberger, the velocity of Seldom Scene’s progressive bluegrass staccato, and the angular patterns of pianist Thelonious Monk are all evoked in this moving and tense composition”. Thomas Bonvalet & Vincent Beysselance
“A music made of shadows, explosive nuances, precise gestures, kaleidoscopic patterns and spasms”
‘Cheval de frise’ will be released November 18, 2022 on Computer Students™, a unique conceptual record label based in New York City. All songs were remastered in Chicago by veteran engineer Carl Saff during Summer 2021. The record will be available on double vinyl with three sides running at 45 rpm, packaged in a 6mm spine gatefold cover complete with a massive squared poster. The entire package is housed in the label’s signature’s type-2 aluminum heat-sealed sleeve. ‘Cheval de frise’ will also be available in cassette tape format and all digital platforms worldwide.
The album is available now for preorder at the following link!
Cheval de frise Facebook
Computer Students™ Official Website / Instagram
