gracias a dios (2023) – solo 23-limit jarana explorations in utonality and sonic density
gracias a dios is a three-song EP by Noah Dean Jordan for solo jarana, recorded in Osoyoos, BC during the height of summer. Tuned in 23-limit utonality, the instrument’s doubled-string resonance is magnified through electronic repitching—doubling each track an octave higher and lower to create a vast harmonic field. The result is a study in sonic density, bizarre overtone interactions, and experimental instrument design. This work stands as a prequel to Old Pine, marking Noah’s first deep dive into layered microtonal jarana textures and the extremes of harmonic possibility.
Bandcamp: https://noahdeanjordan.bandcamp.com/album/gracias-a-dios
Noah Dean Jordan 