Walter Verdin - Ping Pong

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Walter Verdin - Ping Pong

Label : Cortizona

Format : 2 LP - Compilation - 12 Page Booklet

Release : 28/03/2025 (onder voorbehoud)

Style : Experimental - Synthwave  

Info

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of 'Pingpong', a 2LP compilation showcasing previously unreleased works by Walter Verdin, the founding member behind Pas De Deux, the Belgian band which delivered 80's cult classics 'Rendez-Vous' & 'Cardiocleptomanie'. This collection dives deep into Verdin's prolific and experimental music from 1980 to the beginning of this millennium, capturing an era of a DIY punk spirit, improvisation, creative freedom and swimming against the tide.

This album is not just a compilation-it's a sonic journey into Verdin's unique approach to music-making, which he nurtured in the AV studio at KU Leuven's Audiovisual Department (AVD). Having begun his civil service there in 1980, Verdin was exposed to a rich array of audio and video tools that would shape his work for years to come. From the outset, Verdin's process was defined by an openness to experimentation, where he would explore sound and music organically rather than following pre-existing concepts.

The songs on Pingpong reflect his fascination with creating spontaneous, layered compositions. These recordings were made using limited tools, such as his duophonic Yamaha CS-40M synthesizer, borrowed drum machines, and tape loops, and were further enriched by techniques such as reverb and vintage sound manipulation. The results are raw, tactile, and full of personality-often more vibrant and personal than the polished, commercial recordings that would follow in professional studios.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Verdin developed his craft, regularly drawing from his diverse interests in film history, soundtracks, video art, and avant-garde music. His innovative use of tape recorders, improvisational techniques, and later, MIDI and digital tools, makes for a fascinating and varied listening experience. This compilation includes everything from proto-techno and abstract new wave to avant-pop songs, sample-driven experiments, and the oddball TV-inspired tunes that have long been a staple of his work.

This selection is a true reflection of Verdin's "keen amateur" approach: a method focused on discovery, happy accidents, and unexpected results. These compositions aren't about achieving technical perfection, but about capturing moments of sonic exploration and transformation. The 21 recordings have been meticulously curated, with some tracks freshly arranged while others remain true to their original, unedited forms.

'Pingpong' finally brings these forgotten gems into the light. The album includes not only unreleased music but also fragments from Verdin's video art and multimedia projects, offering a rare glimpse into his creative evolution over two decades. Stretching up the boundaries between medium and message, aligning his own musical univers.

Take a deep breath and dive into the works of an artist whose explorations pushed his boundaries of sound and technology.

A Belgian sonic cut up, ping ponging in between many worlds.

Tracklist

A1. Walter Verdin - She Loves Me
A2. Walter Verdin - Dansons Dans
A3. Walter Verdin - Nobody Moved
A4. Walter Verdin - Dance Riff
A5. Walter Verdin - No Trip
B1. Walter Verdin - Shadance
B2. Walter Verdin - Sequence X
B3. Walter Verdin - A Cut & A Wipe 2024
B4. Walter Verdin - Aceton
B5. Walter Verdin feat. Adrienne Altenhaus - IOOTD Dream
C1. Walter Verdin feat. Adrienne Altenhaus - Constant Click
C2. Walter Verdin - Mission Control
C3. Walter Verdin - Princeton
C4. Walter Verdin - A Car
C5. Walter Verdin - Sonate Part III
C6. Walter Verdin - Kunst-Zaken '87
D1. Walter Verdin - Minimalize
D2. Walter Verdin - Linda
D3. Walter Verdin - À Saint-Tropez
D4. Walter Verdin - A Shadow
D5. Walter Verdin - Abstractions