I'm Ben McAllister, a composer and guitarist based in Seattle. I've played with a string of boundary-pushing groups including Medicine Hat, Degenerate Art Ensemble, Wizard Prison, C'mon C'mon and Tuktu. I co-host the Articulations Podcast w/Joshua Kohl.  I'm the founder of the Guitar Cult, my current focus, a 7-piece electric guitar group interpreting my pieces (http://theguitarcult.com). I'm an obsessive journaler and recordist, and have contributed to somewhere north of 30 releases to date, including my Karl-Ove-Knausgård-inspired My Sounds sound journal series, released through Bandcamp (https://listenfastermusic.bandcamp.com/).

I am so happy and humbled to be part of the Wayward In Limbo series, right as we're getting back out of our caves. Thank you all for sharing and to Steve, of course, for making it happen. Like a lot of us, Covid focus time has healed me in surprising ways, helped me focus my signal where I want it to go, and reminded me of the kind of life I want to live. These pieces are all explorations with guitar sound from this last immersive year - some guitar trios, some explorations w/Paul Vo's Wond (a variation on the E-bow), and a piece of software I've been working on for years which I've named the Circular 4-track. I love playing my guitar. RIP EVH.

1. Call (0:00)
2. Index Study - Pulses (2:05)
3. Bach BMV 358 (2:34)
4. Index Study - Respiration (5:05)
5. Carmina Chromatico (Orlando DiLasso, from Prophetiae Sibyllarum) (7:06)
6. Index Study - What happens when the beat drops (9:38)
7. Land Bridge Approach (11:08)
8. Piano Smells Ok (18:27) 
9. The Rock (22:05)
10. Ascending Injected (26:27)
11. Mandala Drafts (35:29)

More detail is available here: https://listenfaster.com/#/journal/listen/wayward-in-limbo-series-july-2021-liner-notes

Wayward in Limbo #130 – Ben McAllister

This is a classic-style electronic music piece.

Electronic Study

Seattle's Radio Raheem returns with Rules, an original soul song written by the band and sung by powerhouse soul/gospel/blues singer, Josephine Howell, with energetic harmony support from her daughter, Chyee. The band is known for its live performances and fun, danceable music and Rules fits right into that groove and leans in an even more traditional soul and funk direction. Produced at Bear Creek Studios by Dave Dysart, Bryan Cohen and Paul Christofferson. Released on London Tone Music.

Rules

Radio Raheem- Rules

Askance

Sending some positive vibes and soundwaves through the aether to one of my musical heroes...

Lament For JJ

The Dorsals With The Gatormen - Killer Whale

Side A of New Psycho Actives Vol.2 is out now! Calling this one “Summer Blaze” and wanted to get it out while there was still some summer left to enjoy. Joint effort by Avey Tare and Geo together this time as opposed to a split. Getting some sounds ready to play for you come Autumn as well. In the meantime, hope this hangs well in the humidity.

Summer Blaze - New Psycho Actives

the sun shines on

Selections from President Trumps's 2/26/20 news briefing on the COVID-19 Pandemic, remixed into music, and layered with human powered electronic drums.

MTV ready moving image version available here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_LksYqJioD/

"If It Spreads"

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Video: https://youtu.be/Ls5lMMMjo-s

Askance

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