Great track! I return to it from time to time, to once again experience its cold mechanics.

Very skilful evolvement, drama, atmospheric evocation

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Welcome to the Sonosphere podcast. This episode we feature our talk with Steven R. Smith. 

Steven is behind projects like Hala Strana, Ulaan Khol, Ulaan Passerine, Ulaan Markhor and releases solo recordings under his label, Worstward Recordings. Active since the mid-90s, Smith releases a solo album this year called Spring and out in September is his project's Ulaan Passerine's Sun Spear. We will hear tunes from both plus a playlist curated by Steven himself. Join us!

Underscore: Steven R. Smith

Volume 1

Glass Rotation

Various Entities

Possession Framework

MXB-210 (edit)

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"Both pieces are intended to aid the listener in times of spiritual change, but are just fine for 'everyday' use as well. Highly recommended." Charles S. Russell, Ear Magazine


Pauline Oliveros' Tara's Room has long been a favorite in the Imprec office and it's a great honor to be able to release it on LP for the very first time. Tara's Room was cut by John Golden and pressed at RTI in order to achieve a quiet, dynamic pressing. Originally released on cassette in 1987 following the 1986 release of "Sounding / Way" with Guy Klucevsek which is also available on LP via Imprec. 

This LP features two long sides of infinite depth and sensitivity. Oliveros performs these pieces using a Just Intonation accordion and her Expanded Instrument System in order to bend both time and pitch. 


Pauline Oliveros, composer, performer and humanitarian is an important pioneer in American Music. Acclaimed internationally, for four decades she has explored sound - forging new ground for herself and others. Through improvisation, electronic music, ritual, teaching and meditation she has created a body of work with such breadth of vision that it profoundly effects those who experience it, and eludes many who try to write about it. Oliveros has been honored with awards, grants and concerts internationally. Whether performing at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., in an underground cavern, or in the studios of West German Radio, Oliveros' commitment to interaction with the moment is unchanged. She can make the sound of a sweeping siren into another instrument of the ensemble.

"On some level, music, sound consciousness and religion are all one, and she would seem to be very close to that level." ~ John Rockwell

"Through Pauline Oliveros and Deep Listening, I now know what harmony is. It's about the pleasure of making music." ~ John Cage

Pauline Oliveros - The Beauty Of Sorrow - Tara's Room LP - Pre-Order Available

The final Shasta Cults release of the season comes your way this November on Important Records vinyl and digital.  This audiophile release was manufactured at RTI and cut by John Golden. The package looks as good as it sounds with artwork by IMPREC and is presented in limited edition clear and standard black vinyl editions.

Shasta Cults is the musical project of Canadian electronics technician Richard Smith.  For almost two decades, Smith was the official Buchla & Associates go-to repair person for studios, collectors, and musicians around the world, having worked with artists like Aphex Twin, Suzanne Ciani, Mort Subotnick and institutions like NYU, The Library of Congress and Mills College in Oakland, Ca.

Shasta Cults - Incline - from self titled LP

Bell & Limb

Raw versions of my personal audio explorations.  Inspired by so many past and current artists (see my followed artists for more info on inspirations).  Not sure why they come out as they do.  No plan and no prior-knowledge of the end results.  Each soundscape just happens in the moment.  More of a project for myself than anyone else (I think??).  I find decent headphones or a good set of semi-audiophile speakers offer the ability to view what is really happening in each offering.  Again, these are just RAW versions of audio experiences that I have somehow stumbled upon.  I like to create powerful soundscapes that offer unique "contrary" emotions upon each listener. I don't really remember constructing them...! I can only assume that inspiration from other established (and wonderful) sound focused musicians have brought forth these sounds from my computer and keyboard.  Basically, I don't claim any more than unique soundscapes w/horrible processing. 
 Admittingly, I am horrible at production but feel I have a knack for combining harsh sounds that connect to the listener's sub-emotions.  That is it and that is all.  Have a wonderful day!

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