The formidable duo of Suki O’Kane and Rae Diamond – performing as the moth stays – keep us on the experimental orbit Till the Teeth launched us into, with this compelling, playful percussion/viola duet. The two multi-faceted artists and creators have been collaborating together since some undisclosed time in the 20th century, “expanding a Venn diagram that includes breath, tuning, movement, the natural world, durational forms, and edge ecologies,” which leads me to believe that this track is just a small, tantalizing taste of a compelling body of work. Not even the tip of the iceberg, but perhaps a snowflake on the tip of the iceberg.
And like a snowflake, “match cut” is delicate, unique, and beautifully rendered. As with “Quirquincho,” this piece feels both composed and improvised, as if it happened completely by happenstance but also knows exactly where it’s going but also might be a little bit surprised by where it ended up – like a moth fluttering around a light and choosing to stay, perhaps. I stand eager to experience whatever else this duo might bring into the world.