This the last tune from Relentless Approach of Better Times. On screen is a quote from Thich Naht Hahn about not letting fears about the state of the world fill your heart, or you won't be in a position to help. This is followed by information about how trauma and anxiety affects us biologically, physically and socially. Anger, fear and suspicion are symptoms of a body that hasn't yet felt safe enough to complete the somatic cycle (experience and then integration of the experience) that allows us to move on from trauma. The current divisions across the world are expressions of unresolved trauma. I argue that by becoming trauma-aware, and seeing hate as pain and fear of vulnerability, we can reach Better Times.

The Relentless Approach of Better Times

In this part of the  film I'm putting make up on, ready to go out, but as messages from work pile up it becomes hard to be excited about going to a party. On stage I'm playing live percussion which becomes more erratic and unhinged as the tune goes on.

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Weirder and Harder To Relate To

Recording of performance duo Ardal Bicnic (Rosey Brown and Heledd C Evans)as support for Max Syedtollan's gig at Shift Cardiff, April 2022.

Ardal Bicnic - Jelly Performance

Just bowing a paint scraper with a violin bow. Acoustic. No processing (except for a little clipping here and there)

Bowed Scraper

Featuring Iain Lynn, with violin by Eloise Kenny-Ryder. First broadcast on Short Cuts, BBC Radio 4, July 2023.

Bikes Up Ben Nevis

Cover and translation into Welsh of "I like Pie I Like Cake"

Dwi'n Lico Cacen

A recording of 2 performers playing a game-based score on the mechanical Organ in Theatr Soar. Notes are held down using different coloured sticks, each stick having its own rules that dictate how they move across the keys, and when the piece ends. Each play of the game is different, and can be played by up to 5 people.

Here is the link to a video of the piece: https://youtu.be/fi7X4vD2_iM

Datod I

The Summer Pedalling Games: A weekend of park play from nine new bicrophonic artists.

CHORAL RIDE
By Breathing Space, on Sonic Bike Marjorie.
www.breathingspacecollective.co.uk

'Choral Ride' is a multi-layered composition fusing voice, observational poetry, and soundscapes gathered and generated from a bike. All paths within the park were mapped and riders were simply instructed to turn around when they heard a bell. The cyclist was taken on a dream like journey through the park, connecting them with place, myth and history.

MORE: http://sonicbikes.net/the-summer-pedalling-games/

Image credit Kristian Buus.

The Summer Pedalling Games: Choral Ride, by Breathing Space

One of the great heroes and champions of contemporary music, David Harrington has put together a playlist especially for OCM. David founded Kronos Quartet more than 40 years ago and since that time they have continually re-imagined the string quartet, releasing more than 50 records and presenting countless international performances. We hope you enjoy it!

Office Manager's Album

David Harrington | Kronos Quartet | Playlist for OCM

An exploration of what a post-apocalypse landscape might sound like in the form of British artist Iain Chamber's eerie and evocative examination of the decommissioned UK Ministry of Defence site Orford Ness.

Secrets of Orford Ness by Iain Chambers
Out: October 27, 
Format: digital
www.flamingpines.com

All tracks by Iain Chambers
Mastered by Nima Aghiani
Photography: Ian Rawes

Secrets Of Orford Ness - Extract 1

Secrets Of Orford Ness - Extract 2

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David Harrington | Kronos Quartet | Playlist for OCM

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