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Lend Me Your Radio - Jan 16

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2016-01-16

Skin Tone by Steel Phantoms. Released July 16, 2013

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Want to relive the golden years of aviation? In a warehouse miles from Hollywood, you’ll find a high-class tribute to the beloved airline, Pan Am. KCRW's Steve Chiotakis took on a trip on the Pan Am Experience.

The Pan Am mystique lives on - in Pacoima

Artist Jessica Rath was first inspired to immerse herself in the world of the bee when she witnessed what's called a "cold huddle" years ago, a swarm of bees churning to create friction for warmth. "The sound stayed in my head," she said, "and I began talking to composer Bob Hoehn about translating bee behavior into a very large score and making a human scale bumble bee nest."

That haunting score, as performed by the university's Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir, the giant gold-hued resin nests, and other works are on display for just a few more days at the University Art Museum at Cal State Long Beach.

Rath's inventive multi-media exhibition, titled A Better Nectar, is rooted in science; she studied the bee courtesy the experts at the Leonard Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno.

What you won't see anywhere in these lovely galleries is an image of the insect celebrated in the show: "I really want you to become the bee," said Rath. "This puts us on a more level playing field with other creatures."

KCRW's Lisa Napoli spoke to Rath about the project.

An artist eavesdrops into the world of bees

Distraction

from 'Tiento de la Luz' [CD|LP|DIGITAL]
Denovali Records · den249
available in February on all format at [http://denovali.com/thomaskoner]

Tiento de la Luz

Thomas Köner - Tiento De La Luz 5

Elements Chord Mode

12k is happy to present the debut release on the label from Argentinian composer Federico Durand who has had a series of amazing releases on labels such as Spekk, Own, and Desire Path. Federico and 12k crossed paths on a tour of Japan together in 2014 where the personal friendships among the artists and the label are such a part of what 12k is about. Sharing music and ideas throughout the tour led to an invite to make an album.

It’s no accident that Federico’s music has a dusty air of nostalgia surrounding it. It has always been a very personal affair. Songs inspired family, local life and the world around him are woven by hand with a selection of very physical instruments. He works like a craftsman, piecing together fragments of sound from cassette recorders, small instruments and loopers and creates music that’s as softspoken as he is. No pretenses, no disguises, just the most honest and down-to-earth music that can be made. Broken melodies spinning from tape reels, the sounds of bells and small found objects being played with care... The music is as beautiful as it is introspective, like a small window of antique glass looking right into Federico’s soul.

In his own words:

“A través del espejo in Spanish means “Through the mirror”. I am fascinated with the experience of putting a mirror in front of another: as a miracle, the image turns in a loop that flows into infinity. Loops in the mirror get less clear with each repetition, the color becomes diffuse and greener. When these loops turn into a lullaby we can enter the other side of the mirror: a place of delight and insight. 
I always make simple melodies as they are born free. In many pieces, I use cassette recorders as an instrument that play friendly with others such as piano, lyre, toys, bells or effects. I enjoy the possibilities of cutting tape and making loops, reversing, and even using many tape recorders at the same time making air recordings of the sound. The Roland Space Echo or 2880, which are loop-machines themselves, match perfectly with this way of working.

When I see an emboridery I enjoy both the front and back where a mysterious, invisible world suddenly appears. For this reason, I am grateful to the natural sounds made by the machines, the crackle of loops and other sounds that appear while working, as an unexpected gift.

A través del espejo is a dream of beauty, A love of handcrafted music.”

- Federico Durand

A Través Del Espejo

Linternas junto a la laguna (Lanterns beside the lake)

"Into the White" (New Year's 2016 free compilation)

Released January 3, 2016

Compiled by Bartosz Dziadosz (Pleq) & Dmitry Taldykin
Mastered by Porya Hatami
Cover photo by Lena Lello 

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