Irmin Schmidt - Requiem [Vinyl]

Irmin Schmidt, co-founder of CAN, presents Requiem, a quietly radical and contemplative masterpiece on vinyl. This recording blurs the lines between formal composition and the surrounding environment, offering a deeply personal listening experience.

• Contemplative masterpiece by CAN co-founder Irmin Schmidt.
• Features a pairing of prepared and unprepared piano with natural world recordings.
• Includes sounds of water, birds, frogs, shifting air, and quiet nocturnal hums.
• Developed from a personal ritual initiated by capturing a nightingale’s song.
• Shaped with long-time collaborator René Tinner.
• Created at the artist's home in Southern France.
• The artist is a classically trained composer and recipient of major cultural honours in France and Germany.

• 1 LP Record (Binding: lp_record)
• Includes the track "10am"

The record unfolds in two sections:

1. Part 1
2. Part 2

• Artist: Irmin Schmidt
• Album: Requiem
• Format: Vinyl (lp_record)
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2026-04-24
• Number of Discs: 1
• Weight: 286g
• Dimensions: 314x313x5mm
• Manufacturer Reference: FDSPOON70
• EAN: 5400863201418

Requiem creates a liminal space, inviting the listener on a journey of reflection, showcasing one of Irmin Schmidt's most affecting works as he approaches his 89th year.