Monthly Archives: March 2013

John Cage, Music of Changes 1951

Composed using chance throughout, from start to finish, and in every dimension of the music; sounds, silences, rhythms, dynamics, densities, tempi.  Drawing upon the virtuosity of pianist David Tudor, Cage allowed his compositional process to create a wide variety of … Continue reading

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Volts 2012

Stefania Batoeva I was introduced to this artist’s work at the Turner Contemporary on Friday with her Idi Amin’s Advice 2013 Audio Loop piece.  The delivery of the piece was through speakers and a stereo all piled up in a … Continue reading

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John Cage

You can’t work with sound and not mention this… 4’33” What did you think about, hear or listen to?

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Went to a seminar by Conor Kelly on Friday…

a composer, sound and video artist who works site specifically-unfortunately didn’t have any helpful hints on documenting this type of work, and struggles himself normally leaving t to someone else!! I am so disappointed i missed this: Pendulum Un Hum Ummmm

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Research – Marina Abramovic

Last Day (31 May 2012) The Artist is Present Have a look at this film clip.  A clever installation of herself, controlling the space and those in it (well the majority) conveying a successful modern day Self Portrait full of … Continue reading

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Check this out-Glenn Gould

plays Bach, you can hear him making his own vocal noises in the background, the Artist is present! Glenn Gould plays Bach  

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A great resource

I have just discovered the ICA’s SOUNDWORKS resource compiled in response to Bruce Nauman’s Days exhibition; ‘SOUNDWORKS embraces the ephemeral nature of sound, and presents an online platform that doubles as a virtual exhibition space. This site aims to make the works internationally accessible, … Continue reading

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comparing the differences…

One recorded in a professional sound proof room on proper equipment, one through a mic straight into the mac, the other the long winded way- through a dictaphone then the sound file transfered through various software. but which one captures … Continue reading

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