Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ
Cadu Tenório
2018
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Why This Album Matters
Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ, released in 2018, is a seminal work by Rio de Janeiro-based producer Cadu Tenório, which places him within the landscape of experimental Brazilian electronic music, blending elements of noise, drone and ambient. The album stands out for its profound conceptual approach, exploring complex human relationships in the digital age and the omnipresence of social media and the internet. The choice of title itself, with Japanese characters meaning "butterfly and whale", already indicates a strong influence of Japanese culture, a recurrent trait in the artist's aesthetic. Cadu Tenório, a self-proclaimed 'post-internet' artist, builds soundscapes that oscillate between Japanese ambient, references to composers such as Jocy de Oliveira and video game soundtracks. The album is an immersive experience that invites reflection on the perception of reality and the fluidity of identities in an increasingly connected, yet fragmented, world. It is an audacious exploration of the boundaries of music and conceptual art.
Context
Cadu Tenório was already an active and recognised figure in Rio de Janeiro's electronic and experimental scene prior to the release of Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ. His trajectory included acclaimed works such as the album Vozes, from 2014, which was positioned among the 50 best Brazilian albums of that year by various specialised publications. Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ marked the beginning of a broader audiovisual project, conceived in collaboration with graphic artist Raul Luna. It was succeeded, in 2019, by the almost eponymous album Corrupted Data孤独死, which is considered a direct continuation and a deepening of the themes and sonorities initiated in the 2018 work.
Songs
The compositions of Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ are characterised by atmospheric forms, which intertwine with electronic interferences and the subtle use of voices, creating a dense and immersive sound tapestry. The album adopts a minimalist approach in many of its themes, utilising instrumental formulas in a purposefully inexact manner, a concept the artist has been refining throughout his career. The lyrics and track titles, though sparse or conceptual, frequently refer to Japanese culture and to reflections on existence and memory. The "Corrupted Data" series itself suggests an exploration of the degradation and distortion of information in the digital environment, functioning as a metaphor for human experiences themselves in contemporary times.
Legacy
Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ solidified Cadu Tenório's position as one of the most relevant names in experimental Brazilian music, receiving considerable attention from specialised critics within the niche. Although the user mentions that the album is considered one of the 100 best Brazilian music albums, researched sources do not specifically confirm this position for Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ in a general list, but rather that previous works by the artist, such as Vozes, featured in best album of the year lists. The album's reception primarily occurred within the experimental and electronic music circuit, where it was praised for its originality and conceptual depth, reinforcing Tenório's image as an artist who constantly challenges sonic conventions. The success of his previous works, such as Monument For Nothing, also contributed to the anticipation and positive reception of this project.
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Credits
Cadu Tenório
Emygdio
Raul Luna
Analyses
Cadu Tenório: "Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ" - Música Instantânea
musicainstantanea.com.br
A few days after the release of 田中 愛子, the time has come to access the new album of unreleased material by the Rio-born producer Cadu Tenório.
Cadu Tenorio - Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ - Floga-se
botequimdeideias.com.br
The album was written, performed and produced entirely by Cadu Tenório, with mastering by Emygdio Costa. The texts were edited by Henrique Justini, with website production and art by Raul Luna.
Cadu Tenório - Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ (2018) | cenaindie
cenaindie.com
One of the most prolific and interesting names in the national experimental scene, Cadu Tenório (Ceticências, Sobre a Máquina, VICTIM!, Gruta and others), releases the album-website-book Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ.
Hominis Canidae: Cadu Tenório - Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ (2018)...
hominiscanidae.org
One of the most prolific and interesting names on the national experimental scene, Cadu Tenório (Ceticências, Sobre a Máquina, VICTIM!, Gruta and others), releases the album-website-book Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ.
Cadu Tenório mistura música experimental, literatura e arte ... - VICE
vice.com
Immersed in the universe of cyberpunk anime, the Rio de Janeiro musician launches 'Corrupted Data蝶とクジラ', a multi-platform audiobook about isolation in times of technology.
