Ernesto Diaz Infante
Ernesto Diaz Infante
Experimental, improvised, noise, electronic, free-jazz, out-rock, 21st century compositions, sonic art, found sounds, gritty-clicky scratches, tense filmic pass
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How to be psychically free
How to be psychically free
Marjorie Sturm - vocals; ED-I: 4-track manipulations
Independent artist Ernesto Diaz Infante drops "How to be psychically free", an Experimental track on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. This track holds its own in the experimental landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. Find more from Ernesto Diaz Infante on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
No More Loans
No More Loans
Noise folk... where the "experimental" meets the "song". Lyrics by Marjorie Sturm
"No More Loans" is an Experimental track by Ernesto Diaz Infante on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. For fans of experimental, this one is worth the listen. "No More Loans" is part of the Ernesto Diaz Infante catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
The Thread
The Thread
Noise folk... where the "experimental" meets the "song". Lyrics by Marjorie Sturm
SoundClick artist Ernesto Diaz Infante presents "The Thread", an outstanding release in the Experimental genre. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Ernesto Diaz Infante continues to build an Experimental catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
Puny DemiGods On Stilts
Puny DemiGods On Stilts
The music is a freeform avant-garde blend of jazz and John Cage, the best moments of which feature Kaiser's horns dueling with Ernesto's prepared guitar that produce some cool electro-acoustic avant jazz freakouts.
"Puny DemiGods On Stilts" is an Experimental track by Ernesto Diaz Infante on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes experimental work. Explore the full Ernesto Diaz Infante catalog on SoundClick and discover more Experimental music from independent creators.
Part I (Track 6)
Part I (Track 6)
Extreme-ambient sound collage mixing ED-I's electronics, field recordings, violin, voice, and radical turntablism with Matt Hannafin's extended technique percussion.
SoundClick artist Ernesto Diaz Infante presents "Part I (Track 6)", an outstanding release in the Experimental genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The kind of experimental track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end Ernesto Diaz Infante is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Experimental music directly to fans worldwide.
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Ernesto Diaz-Infante, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and improviser is an active member of the vital San Francisco experimental music scene. Born in Salinas, California, Diaz-Infante's early musical life began with private piano lessons and in high school jazz, marching and concert bands, garage rock bands and Mexican conjunto/pop bands. In his teens, he became immersed in writing poetry, drawing, playing synthesizer and guitar, and lo-fi 4-track recording of songs. He received his formal musical education from the University of California Santa Barbara College of Creative Studies (1992-94) and California Institute of the Arts (1994-96), where he studied a variety of music, composition, electronic music, film music, Gamelan, modern dance, and performance art. Diaz-Infante has composed contemporary chamber music for solo, ensemble and orchestra. He has been awarded residencies at the Centre International de Recherche Musicale (CIRM), the Villa Arson (both in Nice, France), The Millay Colony for the Arts, Centrum, Villa Montalvo, The New York Mills Arts Retreat, The Ucross Foundation and Dorland Mountain Arts Colony. He has recorded more than 15 CDs of music, collaborated with numerous musicans, and he has had performances and radio broadcasts all over the world.
Band/artist history
I've also collaborated with numerous musicians and groups such as Chris Forsyth, The Abstractions, Rev.99, The Focus Quintet, Jeff Kaiser, Bonnie Kane, The Left Coast Improv Group, Bob Marsh, Rotcod Zzaj, Bret Hart, Andre Custodio, LX Rudis, Mark Flake and recent collaborations with Matt Hannafin, Dave Tucker, Marjorie Sturm, Marina Lazzara, Rotten Piece, Matt Davignon (Muck), and Moe!kestra and many more...
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I'm currently taking a sabbitcal from playing live. I'm based in San Francisco. Yes, I love the Bay Area and the trail of apple blossoms.
Your musical influences
My musical aesthetic is an esoteric blend of avant rock and jazz, folk and minimalist outsider music, 21st-century classical and conceptual sonic art, with an emphasis on improvisation. Three Records I've been listening a lot to lately are.........
"Ready For The House" by Jandek
"The Future" by Leonard Cohen
"For Philip Guston" by Morton Feldman
Other favorite music: Clouddead, Why?, Michael Gira, Angels of Light, DJ Screw, The Swans, Tindersticks, Cat Power, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Tim Buckley, John Fahey, Nico, Tara Jane O'Neil, Morton Feldman, Leo Brouwer, etc...
San Francisco, CA
USA
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26425
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Ernesto is a truly inspiring musician. Not only is he an amazing improviser, but every couple years he completely switches gears for what he's going to do musically. When I first met him, he was doing minimalistic, lowercase "butoh-like gestures". Now he's doing 1/2 speed pseudo scary beat stuff.
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