Here it is, Bekkar's "Mix for Imhotep" as featured on this week's episode of the Soundscape. Thanks to Bekkar for making it available for free download. If you plan on partying it up on New Year's Eve this is perfect set to listen to that night or even the next day when you are recuperating. Enjoy.
Here is a teaser for tonight's show at The Vault. Check out the link for full info.
The mp3 comes from a collaboration between Pat Cain and Jax Deluca that was posted to The Soundscape Group. I also played their song "Broken Sails" last night on the show.
According to Deluca's website, both songs are previews of an upcoming disc based around their collaboration at Alfred's Institute for the Electronic Arts.
"These tracks were recorded at the Institute for Electronic Arts at Alfred University, Oct. 17-21, 2010.
Pat and myself had quite an interesting time trying to record these tracks, as we had to do it piece by piece instead of one long shot - the room we recorded in had a couple dismantled pianos - guts exposed - some organs - and a doepfer. You'll notice these as drones in the background of some of these tracks. The metallic loud grating noise is Pat's neat little vibrating device from a baby rocker placed on a metal grid, rigged with a contact mic."
I stumbled on this clip awhile ago. No idea who made it, but it is poignant to say the least.
Thirty years ago today, John Lennon was shot in front of his home by a deranged fan whose name is not worth mentioning. Upon the announcement of Lennon's death, someone in the New York City area spun through the FM radio dial and recorded various broadcasts that range from news updates, grieving fans calling in to talk shows, and Beatles songs.
Thirty years later this recording is haunting to say the least. If you ever considered yourself a Lennon fan, this clip is worth a listen.
This week's featured Soundcloud Group track comes courtesy of Buffalo's own Martin Freeman. According to Freeman's Soundcloud page, "Schuele" was "recorded live with shortwave radio, the growler (homemade synth) and guitar pedals."
Martin is involved in a number of projects including Repeater, Freemandown Duo, and Obody. What's really interesting is that a lot of the sounds Freeman uses are made with home-made synthesizer gear. You can follow Freeman's Tumblr blog where he details the equipment he makes, which you can buy as well. Sound samples of his home-made gear can he heard at his Soundcloud page.
If you're looking for a piece of gear to give you that grainy, analog sound that computer software just can't replicate, I suggest you look into Mr. Freeman's gear.
Don't forget to head over to the Soundscape's Soundcloud Group to check out what everyone is up to. Upload your own stuff, too, and I'll feature it on the blog and on the show.
This week's Soundscape Group track comes from the artists Red Fog. Not much info is available on Red Fog, except this description from the artists' Soundcloud page.
"Red Fog is an ambient project with blurry sonic boundaries. The project mission is to translate & convert subconscious ephemeral states of mind into atmospheric aural pieces, by experimenting & using dense drone, sustained morphing sounds, manipulated field recorded samples, deep ambient pads and synthesized atmospheres."
And that's exactly what you get with "The Silicon Hawk is Watching."
Plenty of other good tracks have been posted to the group in the past week. You can listen to what is being posted here and don't forget to upload your own stuff. I'll keep featuring tracks on the blog and in each week's show.
Free download available from Buffalo-area artist Chris Svoboda. His new album Mid-Way Placenta has a lot of different electronic stands holding it together like minimal techno, progressive tech-house, and even some flourishes of downtempo.
That's not surprising considering that Svoboda is also an established media artists that works in animation, music video, painting, and live visuals for music performance. He was even at the controls for the Intension Quintet show last Saturday at Shakti Yoga.
Needless to say his album is worth checking out. You can download it here for free.
Here is an incredible track that was posted to the Soundcloud Group that is getting a lot of attention. Its called "Golden Dusk" and comes from Denes Dobai (dnsdobai) out of Banary, Britian. This is a very refined, yet deep track that will be worth repeated listens. Dobai has loads of other stuff on the site, too, so make sure you check him out or follow him if you're on Soundcloud.
So take a listen here or head over to The Soundscape's Soundscloud Group if you haven't yet and listen to all the other great tracks that people are posting. Some good stuff from Buffalo based artists Jax Deluca and Enxu just went up overnight. Enjoy.
While on The Soundscape we spend most of the time focusing on experimental artists, I also like to keep an ear tuned to the world of indie and pop to find out if any interesting music is coming from more conventional channels.
I stumbled upon Philadelphia's The War on Drugs awhile back and absolutly fell in love with their 2008 album, Wagonwheel Blues. The album uniquely synthesized the songwriting of Bob Dylan and the production aesthetic of Brian Eno. Simmering beneath the surface of this indie folk-rock group's sound was an affinity for drum machines, samplers, tape noise, and ambient textures straight out of Another Green World.
The group would also serve as a launching pad for fellow Philly native Kurt Vile who played on the band's first album. The War on Drugs members also double as Vile's backing band, The Violaters when the self-proclaimed Philly's Constant Hitmaker is on tour.
While Kurt Vile rose to prominence in the indie world last year, this year will probably see the War on Drugs do the same. On Tuesday, the group released Future Weather, their follow up to Wagonwheel Blues and a teaser until their second full-length comes out next year. And since songs from the EP like "Comin' Through" and "History of Plastic" have been floating around the blogosphere for the past couple of weeks, I thought I would post a track that I have been sitting on since the War on Drugs came to town to open for the Hold Steady in April of 2009.
The War on Drugs- Future Weather
After the band kicked ass in their opening slot at the Tralf, I talked with the band at their merch table and asked them if they had any live recordings floating around. Frontman Adam Granduciel was kind enough to put in my hand an unlabeled CD-R that was inscribed with a live recording they had just made in Amsterdam. He also told to me to "do whatever you want with it....We don't give a shit."
So, to mark the release of their EP, a year and half later, I present to you a live version of "Taking the Farm," one of the best tracks from their first album.
As promised last week, on The Soundscape tonight I'll be spotlighting music/sound art that makes use of field recording techniques, including new stuff from Solo Andata, Martin Backes, and Marcus Fischer.
Solo Andata - Ritual (Desire Path Recordings)
Tonight's featured local artists include The Gibbets, Enxu, Intention Quintet, and Chapels, while we'll hear international artists from Japan, Germany, China, and New Zealand.
We'll also hear new music from both Golden Panda and Panda Bear, along with a number of great live tracks from the Dan Deacon Ensemble, the Moritz Von Oswald Trio, and an extended cut from Thomas Ankersmit.
Thomas Ankersmit in action
Tune in to WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio at 8pm to hear The Soundscape. You can stream the show here. And you can see the playlist from tonight's show right here on the blog tomorrow where a download of the show will also be available.
For now, here is a teaser from tonight's show by Games (a side project of Daniel Lopatin from Oneohtrix Point Never). Enjoy.
Enxu recorded this song back in 2006 when he was in China. The name of the group he recorded it with was 心里声学家 (pronunciation: shin lee shung shway jah). Translates to: Psychoacoustics Professor. Perfect Sunday evening music. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and don't forget to tune into The Soundscape tomorrow night at 8 pm. I got a great show lined up for you!
Don't forget tonight is the WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio fundraiser! Come down to Filligree's Gallery & Boutique at the corner of Elmwood and Forest. Doors at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm sharp! $6 at the door.
Performers:
The Gentleman
Ginger James
The Socialites
Jack Toft
Jeff Repeater
Come down and show your support for your community radio station! Even if you already have plans, stop by beforehand and say hi to the WTF crew. We need your help and support !
WTF 94.9 Buffalo Free Radio Fundraiser Filigree's Gallery & Boutique
1121 Elmwood Ave (& Forest)
Buffalo, NY
And just in case you need a little music to get you in the mood to come out tonight....I got just the track for you. I guarantee this song will inspire you to come out on this fine Saturday night.
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