method: recording an acoustic bass guitar, later time-stretching and adding further instruments and effects - has C major ever sounded less like C major?
narration: some say it's a positive when the rash eventually shows and is not hiding anymore
image: copyright jo richter, made using an illustration on an old ur cassette tape wrapping

poem / copyright jo richter:

those make choleric
and sulky lovers
who conceal despair

their unechoic
used longing hovers
in yesterday's air

like stale, prosaic
camouflage covers
on some bulky chair

still clotting the attic
smelling of septic
mothball aesthetics





bile

More on the 673rd weekly Disquiet Junto project, Switch Back — The Assignment: Make the quiet part loud, and vice-versa — at https://disquiet.com/0673/
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Building upon my previous composition, 'omeostasi' I inverted the sonic landscape of the piece. Notes once robust were rendered delicate, and those once subtle were amplified. 
This sonic inversion was achieved by manipulating amplitude levels within the original score. 
While timbres and effects underwent transformations, the underlying structure remained intact. 
The piece was realized through the synergy of Csound, which handled sound generation, and Python, which orchestrated the note sequence.



omeostasi remix - disquiet0673

More on the 675th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Arc of the Drone — The Assignment: Record a drone that goes from simple to complex to simple — at https://disquiet.com/0675/
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Two Csound instruments intertwine to shape this composition. The first instrument, a trio of oscillators, generates a sonic tapestry, enriched by a flanging effect achieved through a cross-modulated random vibrato. A second instrument acts as both a mixer and a spatializer, while a subtle ring modulation, created by a passing cross-feedback, underpins the piece. The composition revolves around a minimalist drone, centered on the notes C# and B.

For those interested in discovering the technical details of this composition, the Csound source code is available on GitHub 
https://github.com/tonpatt/compositions/blob/master/disquiet0675.csd

a cohered front - disquiet0675

Marstrand

Iron Leaves And Electric Hearts

Survived Melody

stillness:
the sound of petals
sifting down together.

by: Miura Chora

Phase Out Tenfolds - Naviarhaiku571

Gällnö

Ambergris
Ambergris is a 30 minute live performance based upon a 3-minute composition commissioned for the exhibition Apologue Isle, shown at Contemporary Art Tasmania in October and November 2024. The performance combined an extrapolated version of the original composition ( built from field recordings) with improvised bass guitar. Big Thanks to Andy Hutson for commissioning my piece and for creating Apologue Isle
 
Live footage of Ambergris - https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1035385453
Apologue Isle Website - https://www.apologueisle.com/

Apologue Isle
An apologue is a moral fable, often using animals or non-human entities as the primary drivers of narrative.  The ‘apple isle’ was a nickname given to lutruwita/Tasmania to highlight the importance of the state’s apple export industry; with the first apple trees being planted by colonist William Bligh in 1788. These trees mark the beginning of industrial agriculture and extractive industry, and their subsequent impacts on the landscape and original inhabitants of lutruwita.   From these converging starting points, Apologue Isle aims to reframe the human perspective and create new stories that propose a world inhabited not by humans battling nature, but a complex, entwined system of objects, beings and space.  After many conceptual iterations, the project eventually began as an invitation. Five writers were asked to create a new story, with two simple requirements: it must refer to the natural world, and at least one character must be non-human. These stories were then transformed into sets, puppets were built, music composed and narration recorded.     The project unfolded like a surrealist exquisite corpse, each person building on the work of the one before, whilst retaining creative control over their own work. This aimed to enhance a sense of trust between collaborators through the giving over of ownership and acceptance of the other’s intent. 
The result is five unique stories, told through an unexpected array of characters, that reflect on what it means to live in our world at this moment in history. And alongside these stories is a burgeoning community of creative individuals, brought together through the shared ideas and ethics of the project.

Apologue Isle - Ambergris (Live Snippet)

Chapter 216 of 266

Enter the enigmatic world of "TAFFETA," a musical tapestry woven from the threads of dreams and tragedy. Born from a single night of profound dreaming, this ambitious project embarks on an exploration of the human psyche through the language of instrumental music.

This is a five-year project, comprising of what will eventually end at 266 chapters, each is a standalone piece of sonic artistry, "TAFFETA" unfolds like a novel, with each composition serving as a chapter in a larger narrative. Crafted with meticulous care and creative fervor, every piece is birthed within the span of a week, capturing the essence of inspiration in its purest form.

But "TAFFETA" is more than just a collection of songs; it's a journey of the soul. Set against the backdrop of loss and longing, the project follows the story of a woman who slips into a coma following the untimely death of her husband. Through the evocative power of music, listeners are transported into her world, where emotions ebb and flow like the tides of a restless sea.

Week by week, each chapter of "TAFFETA" unfolds on SoundCloud, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in its haunting beauty. From cinematic compositions to haunting electronic soundscapes, each piece adds a layer to the intricate tapestry of sound, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of language.

As listeners embark on this sonic voyage, they are invited to ponder the mysteries of existence, to confront the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. "TAFFETA" is not merely a musical project; it's an experience—a testament to the transformative power of music to touch hearts, stir souls, and awaken the imagination.

If you wish to take a dive into everything that has come before:
The TAFFETA Albums each contain 15 consecutive tracks and are available for free, exclusively on Bandcamp.

TAFFETA VOL. 13 release is out now exclusively on Bandcamp .https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/album/taffeta-vol-13

TAFFETA VOLUMES 1-13 are all available on Bandcamp. 

COVER YOUR TORSO WITH TAFFETA! Check out the official TAFFETA t-shirt!
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/merch/belial-pelegrim-official-taffeta-design

The TAFFETA Playlist is always kept up to date:
soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/sets/taffeta-a-266-part-musical?si=d46fc7ad1b50446dadc7ce3ffe1a1b02&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Phase Out Tenfolds - Naviarhaiku571

Gianantonio Patella