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Speed of Light in Slow Motion

Matthieu Michel Trio

Speed of Light in Slow Motion

Price: € 19.95
Format: CD
Label: Challenge Records
UPC: 0608917365221
Catnr: CR 73652
Release date: 22 January 2027
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Challenge Records
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0608917365221
Catalogue number
CR 73652
Release date
22 January 2027
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About the album

Speed of Light in Slow Motion is the debut album of the Matthieu Michel Trio, bringing together trumpeter Matthieu Michel, double bassist Patrice Moret, drummer and electronic musician Christophe Calpini, with Blaise Caillet on electronics. Moving fluidly between acoustic improvisation and electronic sound, the music is shaped by space, texture, silence and subtle transformation. Melodies emerge and dissolve, rhythms shift almost imperceptibly, and electronic elements become part of an ever changing sonic landscape.

At the heart of the album lies a compelling tension between movement and stillness, structure and freedom. Matthieu Michel's lyrical trumpet moves from fragility to intensity, Patrice Moret's double bass provides depth and balance, while Christophe Calpini's drums and live electronics connect the acoustic and electronic worlds. Developed from electronic instrumental pieces created by Blaise Caillet and Calpini, the music offers a framework in which composition and spontaneous interaction continually reshape one another. The result is an atmospheric and finely balanced recording in which everything remains in motion, even when time itself seems suspended.

Speed of Light in Slow Motion ist das Debütalbum des Matthieu Michel Trio. Es vereint den Trompeter Matthieu Michel, den Kontrabassisten Patrice Moret sowie den Schlagzeuger und Elektronikmusiker Christophe Calpini; Blaise Caillet ergänzt das Ensemble an der Elektronik. Die Musik bewegt sich fließend zwischen akustischer Improvisation und elektronischem Klang und wird von Raum, Textur, Stille und subtilen Veränderungen geprägt. Melodien entstehen und lösen sich wieder auf, Rhythmen verschieben sich beinahe unmerklich, und elektronische Elemente werden Teil einer sich ständig wandelnden Klanglandschaft.

Im Zentrum des Albums steht eine faszinierende Spannung zwischen Bewegung und Stillstand, Struktur und Freiheit. Matthieu Michels lyrische Trompete bewegt sich zwischen Zerbrechlichkeit und Intensität, Patrice Morets Kontrabass sorgt für Tiefe und Balance, während Christophe Calpinis Schlagzeug und Live-Elektronik die akustische und die elektronische Klangwelt miteinander verbinden. Die Musik entwickelte sich aus elektronischen Instrumentalstücken von Blaise Caillet und Calpini und schafft einen Rahmen, in dem Komposition und spontane Interaktion einander fortwährend neu formen. Das Ergebnis ist eine atmosphärische und fein ausbalancierte Aufnahme, in der alles in Bewegung bleibt – selbst dann, wenn die Zeit stillzustehen scheint.

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Matthieu Michel (trumpet)

Described as one of Europe’s finest voice on the trumpet and flugelhorn. His phrasing and melodic direction out of commun run, which does of Matthieu MICHEL one of the most solicited musician: for over two decades, it has put his exceptional qualities of soloist at the service of an incalculable number of projects. Born 1963 in Fribourg (ch), lives in Vevey (ch). Started to play the trumpet at the age of 6. Later on, around 18th, he had some private study’s with Americo Bellotto. Matthieu has been touring around 40 different countries and his work has been documented on over 350 recordings. Some of his recordings include «Blue Light», first record released at the time he was leaving in Berlin. «Yves» by MM 5tet,...
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Described as one of Europe’s finest voice on the trumpet and flugelhorn. His phrasing and melodic direction out of commun run, which does of Matthieu MICHEL one of the most solicited musician: for over two decades, it has put his exceptional qualities of soloist at the service of an incalculable number of projects.

Born 1963 in Fribourg (ch), lives in Vevey (ch).

Started to play the trumpet at the age of 6. Later on, around 18th, he had some private study’s with Americo Bellotto.

Matthieu has been touring around 40 different countries and his work has been documented on over 350 recordings.

Some of his recordings include «Blue Light», first record released at the time he was leaving in Berlin. «Yves» by MM 5tet, «Estate» with Richard Galliano, «Benji» and «Whispers» with Jean-Christophe Cholet, «Okipik» and «The Sadness of Yuki» duo recordings with Uli Scherer and the celebrated release with the actual band «Live at Theatre Oriental» with his actual 4Tet.


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Patrice Moret (double bass)

Blaise Caillet (electronics)

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Blaise Caillet (electronics)

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01.
At the Window
04:01
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
02.
Speed of Light in Slow Motion
04:47
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
03.
Maybe Lost
04:13
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
04.
Customized Destiny
04:48
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
05.
Abbaye
04:28
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
06.
Suspension, Balance
04:30
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
07.
Liminal Condition
04:33
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
08.
In Transit
04:17
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
09.
Aether and Silk
03:40
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
10.
Silent Revolution
03:32
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
11.
Testimonial
04:35
(Blaise Caillet, Matthieu Michel, Christophe Calpini, Patrice Moret) Matthieu Michel, Patrice Moret, Christophe Calpini, Blaise Caillet
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