“CASE”: A Sonic Exploration Among Dwellings – Notrasa Alessio Atzori

In the album “CASE,” Notrasa Alessio Atzori offers a unique sonic experience that draws the listener into various dwellings, navigating through domestic settings and urban spaces. Based on environmental sampling and vinyl records, the project captures the essence of everyday life through authentic sounds. With household samples collected since 2014 and others gathered from Sevilla and the Turin market, the artist infuses a sense of authenticity and familiarity.

In the tracks, the participation of former roommates is also evident, as they contribute with voices and percussion, adding a human dimension to the album. The choice to use “first take” samples preserves the spontaneity of the recordings, preferring the honesty of raw sound over artificial perfection.

The use of a modified turntable capable of playing records backward is a distinctive element of the creative process. This technique, allowing live looping by manipulating the record, guided the creation of various pieces on the album and is an integral part of live performances.

The entire domestic environment that permeates the work is perfectly embodied in the album’s concept, called “CASE.” Each track was born in a different house, four in Turin, the city where the artist spent 12 years, and two in Sardinia. This approach gives each song a unique identity, reflecting the sound, atmosphere, and presence of the people who shared the living experience with the artist.

The album’s visual design was curated by Federico Orrù, also known as Neeva. Images of houses blend with evocative geometric figures, each of which holds a precise meaning yet is impossible to verbalize.

“Published under the record label SUPRANU Records, “CASE” is available in a limited edition 140g vinyl format, adding a tangible touch to the listening experience. With “CASE,” Notrasa Alessio Atzori offers a rare opportunity to immerse oneself in an authentic sonic world, composed of memories, domestic sounds, and journeys through the various facets of life. The album presents itself as a holistic work that embraces the intimate and the experimental, bringing the listener closer to a captivating and unique musical experience.