Harmonium and Guitar

I’ve been experimenting with a new recording technique. Basically I’m trying to make the most of my gear. I’m sure I could eliminate giant chunks of time by using a better process, but this seems to be working at the moment. I mic my harmonium using my brother’s bass drum mic. The mic is pluggedContinue reading “Harmonium and Guitar”

New Sculpture!

     This piece is titled “Music For 5 Notes And Found Sounds”  It’s a 3D collage.  It is made up of found objects embedded in resin.  The objects are components left over from old projects gone haywire and other miscellaneous found items.  I consider this piece to be a 3D collage because the process was completelyContinue reading “New Sculpture!”

Action Music

I believe that a sort of cognitive dissonance occurs when we witness a musician gently tap a button in order to produce a crunchy burst of distortion.  Perhaps the sound is percieved as less brutal when paired with such a gentle gesture.  I believe that the gestures used while performing are vital to sonic perceptions.Continue reading “Action Music”