Cette semaine, le Collimateur se penche sur le blocage depuis plusieurs mois de la communication des archives classées « secret défense », en organisant avec André Loez « Paroles d’histoire » le premier débat public sur la question entre les pouvoirs publics, représentés par le porte-parole du ministère des Armées Hervé Grandjean, et les différents collectifs mobilisés contre ces blocages et à l’origine des recours contre ces modifications réglementaires, représentés par Céline Guyon (Association des Archivistes de France) et Thomas Vaisset (collectif « Archives ça dé-bloque »).


Après avoir dressé un tableau de la question des délais de communication de certaines archives, Hervé Grandjean expose les raisons qui ont amené les pouvoir publics à restreindre cet accès depuis 2011 (6:00), et Thomas Vaisset en décrit les conséquences concrètes sur la recherche historique (10:00), avant qu’Hervé Grandjean n’énonce les modifications récentes dans les procédures de communication (15:00).
Ils envisagent ensuite des alternatives possibles au système actuel (26:00), avant de réfléchir aux échéances et des péremptions du secret défense (36:00) ainsi qu’aux logiques de classification (41:00), avant que Thomas Vaisset et Céline Guyon ne formulent des souhaits sur les procédures qui pourraient être mises en place à l’avenir (50:00).

Extrait audio : 
The Pierces, « Secret » (2010)

Les archives, le secret défense et l'histoire

Spray It

6 Sektor One

Eek-a-Mouse (Kingston, Jamaica)
Few reggae artists stand as tall as Eek-a-Mouse, quite literally. Well past six feet tall, he towers over the reggae scene with his vocal prowess. As an international phenomenon, The Mouse, can be referred to as the originator of sing-jaying. Cementing syllables like “biddy biddy beng” as the catchphrase of the 80’s, he combines singing, deejaying and a oriental sounding weirdness by blending and transforming his voice into its own unique instrument. Although he thematically highlights depressing and violent affairs in some of his lyrics he never fails to deliver a sense of comical irony through his oddball performances.

Part 1. Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem "Bring Dinna" (Mettā Flip)

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Eek A Mouse - Wa Do Dem "Bring Dinna" (Dawn Bibs Flip)

Erykah Badu (Dallas, Texas)
Name an accomplished R&B star of the past decade and it’s likely there is a touch of Badu in their work. Named the “godmother of soul” her eccentric style reflects that of R&B, 70’s soul, and 80’s hip-hop. Emerging in 1997 with her debut album “Baduizm”, her music became associated with neo-soul and has been met with critical and commercial success. Collaborating with influential figures like Amy Winehouse, Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe, Rihanna, and Grimes, the queen of neo-soul has transformed into an R&B deity. With her life’s work split between singing, song-writing, record producing, and acting it’s astounding to learn she’s a full time mother who homeschools all of her children. In the past she has faced heavy criticism for some of her thought processes but if anyone takes the time to study her intentions they will see why she is often misunderstood. As an African-American woman who grew up in a time where people of color are taught that they are second-class citizens she has powered through all adversity stating, “I’m for anything that feels right and is in harmony with the universe” and “I will not take back any messages that come from love.”

Part. 1

Erykah Badu - On And On (Mettā Flip)

Erykah Badu - On And On (Dawn Bibs Flip)

Cocoa Tea (Clarendon, Jamaica)
“If one of my songs can be remembered and/or quotes can be of inspiration or guidance to anyone, then I shall be forever happy with my contribution musically” - Known for his unwavering generosity, kindness and aspiration to a positive role model, legendary reggae artist, Cocoa Tea, uses his epic voice and platform to spread messages of positivity. For decades he has been influential to aspiring artists and innovators. In addition to reggae stardom, he manages a recording studio, a publishing company and a wholesale food distribution and vegetarian food retail operation. In honor of the BlackLivesMatter protesting happening all over the world, Cocoa Tea and his team have reimagined his 1991 classic, “Moving On”, in a new music video containing imagery meant to rouse strong feelings over the need for violence and injustices against our black brothers and sisters to end.

Cocoa Tea - Waiting For Jah (Mettā Flip)

Cocoa Tea - Waiting For Jah (Dawn Bibs Flip)

Beres Hammond (Saint Mary, Jamaica)
The “lovers rock” vocalist, Beres Hammond, maintains a cool profile. From afar it might be hard to tell just how extensive his musical career stretches considering his modest appearance and unassuming demeanor. Not only has his humble approach to life earned him a powerful legacy of soulful reggae music but it has also given him the joy of hearing the whole world sing along. In 2013, he was awarded the “Order of Jamaica” by Jamaican government recognizing his exceptional and dedicated contributions to the Jamaican music Industry.

Beres Hammond - Whatcha Gonna Do (Dawn Bibs Flip)

Clemdawg (prod. by Sean Clements)

Made entirely using the Rand (formerly Push) plugin by Sampleson for KVR's One Synth Challenge #144 in Ableton Live 11

Milkster - Ghosts In My Machine

Synth: Rand x1 (one instance)

Recorded, mixed, and mastered in Reaper 6.

FX: 
BlueARP (Oleg Mikheev)
Tal Reverb 2 (Togu Audio Line)
ReaDelay (Cockos)
TDR Nova EQ (Tokyo Dawn Labs)
Dimension Expander (Xfer Records)
SGA1566 (Shattered Glass Audio)
LoudMax Limiter (Thomas Mundt)

OSC 144

Sister Andesite

Sister Andesite (OSC 144)

DJ | Producer | Engineer | based in Honolulu. 

Formerly known as Mettā. 

Mettā Atom is a Music Producer, DJ, Digital Artist, and Muralist with a passion for empowering dance music. 

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