Kingston's "tannery lands" are a polluted but ecologically vibrant area which is slated to be destroyed by a proposed subdivision. This recording was made overlooking the beaver marsh which is going to be filled in and ruined. I am making recordings now for posterity and comparison with what soundscapes may come.

Tannery Lands Marsh May 8 2022

In-process realization of David Tudor's 'Microphone' (Osaka version 1970) using two vintage Electro-Voice 'Sound Spot' microphones and two recreations of the Gordon Mumma "Pepsi Modulator", and 8 loudspeakers.

June 25 2022 - David Tudor's 'Microphone' in development

Four tracks of improvisations with a classic Michel Waiswisz 'Cracklebox', at the seaside. The tracks are overlaid. Many thanks to Bill Smith for this gem of a little instrument!

Cracklebox Beach Mix July 2022

A half hour improvisation en route Toronto-Kingston on the train, using several instances of the Aalto synth embedded in a Max patch.

MRR VIA Rail Improv Aug 15 2022

Watery sounds: Rough waves at Sandpiper Beach, Hornby Island BC / Taughanock Falls, Ithaca NY.

P-Bass Drones + Water In Motion

Five layers of improvisation on a Danelectro 59M using MaxMSP, and some responsive field recordings accompanying.

Dano Open Mix March 13 2023

An unscientific investigation into the history of the power chord, from the 1960s to present. Play on repeat.

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