#2295: Hi Tech, Lo Tech, (New Tech,) No Tech
New Sounds | May 24, 2010
It’s a New Sounds for the Dr. Suess set, or at least for those who like to experiment with sound-producing technological toys. There’s music from Chris Butler’s latest, called “Museum of Me,” where he recorded onto wax cylinders, wire recorders, and antique tape machines. Then listen to a bit from Michael Gordon’s latest, “Light Is Calling.” Its avant-classical sound is somewhat drum-and-bass like, with twisted loops that might not be out of place at a dance club. Also, hear music by Daniel Figgis from his recording, “Skipper,” coupled with ambient re-compositions of Figgis’ loopy samples and instrumental electronic washes. These works are from a new compilation, “When It’s Ajar,” by Ireland’s finest soundmakers, who run the gamut from electroacoustic music, glitch and micro-sound, to hip-hop, ambient and dance music.
PROGRAM #2295 Hi Tech, Lo Tech, No Tech (Fri. 6/11/2004)
| ARTIST(S) | RECORDING | CUT(S) | SOURCE |
| Chris Butler | The Museum Of Me | Hole In The Sky [1:30] | Future Fossil Records #DIG-8 www.nutscape.com/ChrisButler |
| Daniel Figgis | Skipper | Glimmerer [5:00] | Black Burst #005, distr. by Rough Trade www.roughtrade.com. Info at www.danielfiggis.com |
| Various Artists: The Place of Willis | When It's Ajar: The Music of Daniel Figgis? | Seven Bells [3:30] | Spitroast Records no # www.spitroastrecords.com |
| Chris Butler | The Museum Of Me | Bad Moon Over Mel Bay [3:30] | See above. |
| Brian Eno | Vocal (Box Set) | The Big Ship [3:00] |
Virgin/EG #ENOBX2.** Available as an import in some better stores, or try Amazon.com* |
| Michael Gordon | Light Is Calling | Light Is Calling [7:30] | Nonesuch #79801** www.nonesuch.com |
| Daniel Figgis | Skipper | The Please Front [4:00] | See above. |
| Various Artists: Cathal Coughlin | When It's Ajar: The Music of Daniel Figgis? | Second City Bicycle Bounce [6:00] | See above. |
| Various Artists: David Donohoe | When It's Ajar: The Music of Daniel Figgis? | As pleasing as thy front may be [5:00] | See above. |
| Chris Butler | The Museum of Me | Davey's Sister's Home From College [3:00] | See above. |
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