20090930 Four Loops by akamediasystem
I walked four times around the same place. Four loops. I was wearing binaural microphones. Even at the same place, the sound is never the same. But it is often familiar.
I geologged as I walked. The geologging and the recording were started simultaneously.
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Special thanks to Kelly Snook from NASA for loan of the equipment.
Very briefly, I will make a list of important promises to you:
I will be playing laptop and modified electronics tonight on SHARE TV in Cambridge—come on down to Prospect and Mass Ave or watch at home from 7pm to 8pm. There will also be a video by Greg Gagnon and a feature on the recent circuit bending workshop at DORKBOT.
I’m leaving Ambient earlier than I thought, much to my relief; the Hyperinstruments Group has asked me to start early (June 1) to get up to speed on Tod’s opera, which, I gather, has a lot to get done before the first performance in Monaco in September 2009.
Some of the modified electronics I’ve been working with have proven very satisfying, and I will post in more detail soon. Essentially, I am using Max/MSP to change the speed at which tape loops are played; the results are very interesting and, more important, consistent! Next up will be to incorporate a variable-length tape delay using an additional playhead and some servos. (PS, I am very excited about Max 5 but can’t yet afford it)
Thenji’s film will be premiering next week in NYC, and I’m still trying to work out the details so I can make it down. It’s showing with three other short films on Saturday May 10th at the Visual Arts Theater at 333 West 23rd Street. This is very exciting—it is a beautiful film and I am thrilled to see it get the attention it deserves. I may be doing more work with Thenji once she returns from Chad later this summer.
I bought Boxcutter’s first album, “Oneiric,” and I’m really enjoying it. I think it’s exactly what Burial was all hyped up to be, which is good because Burial is a waste of space if you ask me.
But then again, you didn’t—see you later hugs!
My very good friend’s first feature-length movie, King Corn, has opened to great acclaim in New York. This weekend (October 19th), it’ll open in Boston at the historic Coolidge Corner Theater. I’ll definitely be there, possibly in costume. Join me!
Hit up the King Corn blog
