Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp
Ventre Unique
Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp's 2024 album, 'Ventre Unique,' is a dynamic exploration that seamlessly blends folk, krautrock, post-punk, and African rhythms, delivering an emotionally charged yet exuberant listening experience. Helmed by Geneva-based Vincent Bertholet, the orchestra's ever-evolving lineup and distinctive sound pay homage to both African music traditions and avant-garde artist Marcel Duchamp, while pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. Recorded over ten days in the outskirts of Paris at Studio Midilive, the album features an eclectic international cast of 12 musicians. The result is a beautifully organic sound that balances Bertholet's simple, loop-based compositions with intricate arrangements of marimba, horns, strings, and angular guitars. 'Ventre Unique' is the group's sixth album and follows their acclaimed 2021 release 'We're OK But We're Lost Anyway.' While their previous work captured the disarray of the world during the pandemic, 'Ventre Unique' reflects on shared human experiences, inviting listeners to find common ground through music.