Making the digital tactile, midi provides a bridge, an interface, between computers and the rubberised universe of imagination, allowing the cubicle bound to more expressively control sound ( or colour and light ). Transcend the mouse~! Vat Ist Midi? Musical … Continue reading
by j p, November 3, 2006 2 Comments
On September 29, 1997 scientists discovered a link between mad cow disease and a human brain disease. On the ninth anniversary of that fine occasion, with a nod to the gods of mutation, Ableton dropped ‘Live 6‘ into the audio … Continue reading
by j p, October 29, 2006 5 Comments
A brief wade through the embarrassment of audio riches online. Near drowning in available Mp3s, the challenge has shifted from finding music to figuring out ways to deal with the waves of it being published. Podcasts and Mp3 blogs are … Continue reading
by j p, October 29, 2006 0 comments
As a giant red blimp floats past my window ( true ), new music networks continue to sprout online, providing evermore ways to discover new sounds. Some blimpside reflections on a few of ’em. ( WARNING :: EXTREME TIME WASTING … Continue reading
by j p, September 21, 2006 0 comments
Equal parts banjoist, laptopper and pop cultural scream therapist, the warm whirlwinds of Kevin Blechdom have reached our shores thanks to the Dual Plover label. Brisbane, Sydney and soon Melbourne all under the spell of the tunesmith behind http://kevyb.com. ( … Continue reading
by j p, September 4, 2006 0 comments