Lorenzo Abattoir is a sound artist based in Torino (IT). A key element of his work is the relationship between spiritual practices and unusual methods of audio processing, mainly focusing on the use of microphones as a medium for the amplification of an act. He explores the boundaries between sound and noise using breathing techniques, bodily sounds and different kinds of amplified objects as instruments to structures his performances. During past years he recorded and released collaborative works with: Hermann Kopp, Phurpa, Giovanni Lami, Satori and played live performances in EU and USA. He also works in the contemporary art field creating sound installations and composing soundtracks for theatre. His last two album have been published on American labels Dinzu Artefacts and Flag Day Recordings.