I think it would be interesting for the purpose of my research and to potentially site within my audio paper, specific comments from Youtube made by users who attended the parties in the 1980s. Although this may not be seen … Continue reading →

This is the third take of my improvised session, a rather annoying but happy accident for only the H3 was recording. Yet the natural way in which we progressed to a sequence like this was rather interesting, it felt like … Continue reading →

For the specialisation assignment I am deciding to streamline my research for a number of reasons; Due to my Sound Piece and Audio Paper being similar in the sense of topic, that being of Rituals I’m conscious of my research … Continue reading →

Following on from my Forest recordings made a few weeks ago, I was inspired to use the H3N at night. Although sonically this experiment was rather un-successful, the experience of sitting peacefully in what can be quite a sinister setting … Continue reading →

My audio paper will discuss and explore the use of percussion in traditional and modern shaman practice. Traversing a range of shaman cultures, it is my intention to shed light on the hugely misinterpreted aims of the ‘ritual’, those being … Continue reading →

Above is my map/mic setup for the improvised demo’s. As I intend for my sound piece to be heard on a quadraphonic system, I have decided to use the H3N Ambisonic Mic and two standard cardioid mics. In the centre … Continue reading →

Chinese Whispers Below is my attempt at decoding/interpreting Sam’s graphic score. For the group task in which we had to come up with a score to follow and then perform, my group decided on incorporating ‘Chinese Whispers’ into the process. … Continue reading →

Upon watching episode 1 of ‘The Living Dead’ by Adam Curtis, I have began to formulate a Plunderphonic concept in my head called Nuremberg Jazz (this is just a placeholder). Essentially, the documentary examines the re-writing and burying of history … Continue reading →

RESOURCES: Making Music, 74 Creative Strategies for Producers: Problems of beginning, Progressing and Finishing by DeSantis Interesting book that focus’ on the creative aspect of producing, intended for Ableton users. Mixing Secrets by Mike Senior Comping and Arranging Building a … Continue reading →

From the Mana Website: Mana is a record label established in 2017 by Andrea Zarza, curator at the British Library Sound Archive, and Blowing Up The Workshop founder Matthew Kent.  Publishing works at the intersection of contemporary and archival sound, … Continue reading →