Soleilmoon 21/08/01

"Entropolis", composed by Nick Parkin & released by Soleilmoon Recordings, explores themes of entropy in the city. It evokes a ravaged apocalyptic architecture of decaying machinery and metallic residues. "Entropolis" is an imaginary city subjected to the uncontrollable forces of nature in which energy existing in the internal motion of molecules undergoes chemical and alchemical processes of transformation, corrosion and implosion. Since 1985 Parkin, who lives and works in Great Britain, has created works embracing painting, live performance, film & sound. Much of his work has centered on his ongoing investigation of land, & the elemental forces that shape it. He has created works as a performance artist for site-specific locations and theatres in Spain, Italy, Wales & Switzerland. Since 1993 he has worked exclusively as a composer/musician, creating more than ten releases on CD, as well as undertaking numerous commissions for major dance & theatre companies. He recently completed an MA in elctroacoustic music at University of East Anglia, & in 2001 he was awarded the prestigious first prize at Bourges' international elctroacoustic music competition for his composition "Magmas"."Entropolis" is being issued simultaneously with "Geomorphic Resonance" (Soleilmoon Recordings SOL 113 CD). Both releases are strictly limited to 500 copies. An earlier release, "Island of Dust" (SOL 81 CD) is still available.