In the book The Recording Angel by Evan Eisenberg I’m drawn to a section that reads; ‘But if a record is a time capsule and a phonograph is a time machine, they are also so in an unaccustomed sense. A … Continue reading →

Due to circumstances very much under my control I have had to streamline my Auto-Destructive idea right down. Instead of putting emphasis on improvisation, Ron Hardy and responding to imagery, I have shifted the focus to constructing a piece almost … Continue reading →

Here is a number of visual references for me to look upon when producing my piece. My original intentions was to use this as stimuli while improvising however this has changed. I still feel the imagery important because it can … Continue reading →

Having never heard of Wajid Yaseen and Joel Cahem’s Scrap Club, the concept is direct and powerful. Inspired by Metzger’s destruction works, it reads on the website; ‘The bottom line is that audience members are direct participants and are given … Continue reading →

Initial thoughts and Idea; Gustav Metzger, Anarchism, Idea I am particularly drawn to the idea of destructive art because it forces ‘art’ to exist only in the moment thus becoming hyper personal and direct. Unlike something that can be re-listened … Continue reading →

Like most projects I begin with a mind map. I feel these are the best way (for me) to externalise my thoughts, ideas and interests. I begin in the middle with the core concept then branch off not really thinking … Continue reading →

Notes on early 20th Century Russian Futurists and Sound Art: -The idea of noise orchestras, which the Italian Futurists were first to propagate found fertile soil in Soviet Russia. Arseny Avraamov’s ‘Symphony of Sirens’ is an epic attempt at noise … Continue reading →

In reflection the current title I have is way too broad. I can see myself getting lost in the wealth of angles I could approach this essay. Being only 1,500 words I need to remain precise and put focus onto … Continue reading →