TAC - Apotropaismo

Review by Nikolaus Hulatsch

Apotropaismo, the latest album by TAC, is a mesmerizing collection of experimental electronic tracks that showcase the Italian duo's unique style and artistic vision. From the opening track "Apotheosis" to the closing "Aphotic," the album takes listeners on a journey through a sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful.

One of the album's standout tracks is "Talisman," which features a hypnotic beat and haunting vocals that create a sense of unease and otherworldliness. "Anamnesi" is another standout track, with its pulsating rhythm and dreamlike melody.

Artist: TAC
Album: Apotropaismo

Italy

Electronic

1997

Rating: 4.43

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Filename: tac-apotropaismo.zip

MP3 size: 75.6 mb
FLAC size: 537.6 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
La Notte Di Pan (JDEB)	8:22
Dreamtime Voodoo	4:21
Al Qalb Al Asad	6:39
Erosioni	8:35
Il Fuoco Diventa Scuro	5:00
The Wild Shrines Of Dawn	9:02
Astrons	5:47
Solidificazione	4:51
Alvorada	3:27
Kapitya	1:48
30 Giorni Nel Deserto	4:15
Dirty Star	5:35
Uluru Totem	4:35
A Garden Of Self Consciousness	5:53

Video

T. A. C. - Dreamtime Voodoo - (Apotropaismo, 1997)

TAC - 30 Giorni nel Deserto

T.A.C. - La Notte di Pan

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Catalog Numbers

OECD 009

Labels

Old Europa Cafe

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lyssna på nätet
online luisteren
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

CD
Album
Limited Edition

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	NeuroHabitat
Mixed At	Suono & Immagine Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Simon Balestrazzi
Engineer	Vincenzo Pastorino
Engineer [Suono & Immagine	Ivano Bizzi
Veronica]	Ivano Bizzi
Featuring	Alex Papa, Andrea Azzali, Angelo Bergamini, Emilia Lo Jacono, Enrico Marani, Gio: Fiaschi, Irene Ciaccio Montalto, Maurizio Bartezzati, Patrizia Mattioli, Roberta Avanzini, Simon Balestrazzi, Vanja Buzzini
Mastered By	Pietro Mantovani
Producer	Simon Balestrazzi
Written-By	T.A.C.
Arranged By	T.A.C.

Notes

Limited edition of 1000 hand-numbered copies. Packaged in a full-color deluxe fold-out A5 folder.
Realized between Sept. 1996 and Feb. 1997.
Basic tracks were recorded on analogue 4-track reel to reel recorder, analogically processed and transferred to digital at Neuro Habitat.
Programming and aleatoric events digitally recorded at Neuro Habitat. All other recordings, processing and mixing at Suono & Immagine except:
7. basic tracks recorded on 16-track analogue recorder in Dec. 1985 at Veronica.
Additional recordings, processing and mixing at Edison Lab., Aug. 1995.
13. recorded and mixed at Suono & Immagine, Dec. 1993.
Digitally mastered at Acquaviva, May 1997.
Thanks to Giorgio Cantadori, Klaus Bader, John Snyder, Willi & Rose.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout: A0100218568-0101 11 A0
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L551
Mould SID Code: IFPI 94G6

About TAC

Tomografia Assiale Computerizzata, frequently credited as the abbreviated T.A.C., is a post-industrial, experimental and electronica group from Cagliari, Italy. The group was formed in Parma, Italy in 1981 with five members: Andrea Azzali, Simon Balestrazzi, Giorgio Barbuti, Fabio Cortesi and Giampaolo Terenziani. The name is the Italian for the medical imaging device Computed Tomography (CT). The group was originally known for making a crossover between experimental music and avant-rock, involving treated tape loops, custom built synthesisers and metal sheet percussion on one side and guitar, bass and drums on the other. Between 1985 and 1997 several personnel changes occurred and several line-ups revolved around only original member Simon Balestrazzi. Among the musicians that joined T.A.C. we should remember Gregorio Bardini ( collaborator and member of ), Celestino Pes (later of ), Patrizia Mattioli and Paola Sartori (both of ), Enrico Marani (later with and ), Giovanni Fiaschi (). For a while (1993-1997) the band crossed paths with Kirlian Camera and while Simon Balestrazzi joined K.C. both Angelo Bergamini and Emilia Lo Jacono joined T.A.C. After a few years hiatus, Simon Balestrazzi relocated to Cagliari and reactivated T.A.C. with two Sardinian musicians: Monica Serra and Corrado Loi.

Name Vars

T A C
T.A.C
T.A.C.
TAC
Tomographia Assail Computerazzana

Members

Gregorio Bardini
Simon Balestrazzi
Massimo Pavarini
Enrico Marani
Monica Serra
Corrado Loi
Andrea Azzali
Paolo Ollari
Antonio Menozzi
Andrea Palazzino
Alessandro Papa
Giampaolo Terenziani
Giorgio Barbuti
Fabio Cortesi

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Summary by Nikolaus Hulatsch

Apotropaismo is an impressive work of art that showcases TAC's mastery of electronic music. The album is a must-listen for fans of experimental music and anyone looking for a unique and captivating musical experience.