Krzysztof Arszyn Topolski - b (C51) (Sangoplasmo Records, 2012)

By Maciej Nowotny

Krzysztof Topolski is a one of the most interesting experimenters on the field of improvised electronic music in Poland. His last releases "ŚĘ" (2010) and "Polymer" (2012) has made an good impression on connoisseurs as much in Poland as abroad. What was written in insightful reviews of these albums (check links) by Ryan McMichael and Stephan Moore can only be repeated by me here. Once again Topolski proves that electronic sounds may be as much good vehicle of one's individuality as those generated by traditional instruments. His samples breathe, pulse, beat as living creature. They surprise, they refresh, renew listener's connection with our aural common sphere. Once again one may feel as a child who enjoys every sound as if it was heard for the first time. The music was released on tape by Samgoplasmo Records in just 100 copy.