Decomposition Theory Live 091017

"Decomposition Theory Live 091017" is the second live album by 65daysofstatic. All proceeds from this release went to various bail funds, mutual aid groups and racial justice organisations.

The music featured in this live LP is part of the band's Decomposition Theory concerts, which presented algorithmic soundscapes as a means to create unique, ephemereal experiences. It is taken from their performance on October 9, 2017 in their hometown of Sheffield, which was among the first ones of that tour.

History
The band's website describes Decomposition Theory as follows:"Decomposition Theory was presented as a series of algorithmically-driven live A/V performances between 2017 - 2018. Decomp. V.1 was a commission by Algomech and Millenium Galleries and involved three shows over two days at Millenium Galleries, Sheffield. Decomp. V.2 was performed in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Berlin whilst Decomp. V.3 was toured around the UK in November 2018, with a final performance in Luxembourg March 2019.""Although Decomposition Theory initially manifested through these shows, the thinking behind was not intended to be attached to any particular project/s, but was an attempt to formalise 65’s approach to being a band. That is, not to try and redefine what a band could be, but rather to make being a band an ongoing process to escape definition all together."The band further explained the project:"Why are we doing this? No doubt, 65 are a long way from the frontline in any kind of struggle against capitalism and the abyss of a future it’s driving us toward. But perhaps there’s a minor supporting role in trying to imagine better futures. We are not railing against recorded music or albums or regular live shows, or what it can mean to be a band. However, these are all commodified forms. Almost all the ways anyone can relate to music these days are mediated through capital. Because we exist in relation to capital. We’re all drowning in it. It’s almost impossible to think outside of it. And so Decomposition Theory is some small effort to imagine a space where music is no longer shaped in commodity forms, and a live show doesn’t emphasise the ritual of performance. We are un-songing our songs and un-performing on stage."The album is self-released via Bandcamp.

Personnel

 * Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
 * Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
 * Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
 * Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.