Life? Or Theatre?

by DUNCE

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1.	One Dimensional Man 03:27		buy track
2.	All The While 03:29		buy track
3.	In Big Sky 06:35		buy track
4.	It Could Have Been Very Real 07:51		buy track
5.	Vertical Thinking 03:29		buy track
6.	Drool For Smoke 16:30		buy track
7.	Finks 05:18		buy track
8.	Close The Discourse 07:15	info	buy track

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DUNCE is the alias of South East London based musician and artist Tom Armstrong. Changing direction from playing with the likes of Jerkcurb, Findom, Familiar Action and others, and other South London bands, DUNCE explores a more ambient and experimental terrain. A five-piece band with live visual accompaniment make up the current largely improvisational ensemble.

Taking cues from Jon Hassell, William Basinski, Pierre Bastien, Philip Glass & John Lurie, DUNCE treads the line between experimental minimalism and free improvisation, comprised mostly of 4-track cassette tape loops and improvised trumpet playing. ‘Life? Or Theatre?’ Is a collaboration between Armstrong and visual artist Alfie Millar who’s videos accompany the music on the album.

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released March 7, 2023

All music played and composed by Tom Armstrong besides track 6 which is a collaboration with Al Robinson.

Tom Armstrong: Trumpet, Tape Loops, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Violin, Xylophone, Percussion

Al Robinson: Alto Saxophone & Tape Loops (Track 6)

All music recorded, mixed and mastered by Tom Armstrong.

Artwork by Alfie Millar.

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