I regard "John Somebody" as a masterpiece, one which far too many do not know. Johnson is an innovator of historic proportions. In this piece he pioneered and developed the technique of “speech melodies” in which the inherent melodic content of the spoken word is revealed through repetition, but also presented instrumentally. Many believe that Steve Reich is the innovator of this technique and method, first found in his acclaimed composition, “Different Trains” (1988). But Johnson’s work, which he dates as 1980-82, predates “Different Trains” by a minimum of 6 years, but as many as 9 years, as he actually began working on the piece as early as 1979. Johnson is long overdue to receive credit for this technique which is now widely used by many composers (Reich, Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Phillip Bimstein, Robert Davidson, and Florent Ghys, to mention but a few), not only in the classical and new music communities, but also in rock and other popular musics.

Wow. This was aired on the late night Canadian radio show Brave New Waves back in ‘88. Incredibly fresh and compelling to this day. Also love the collaboration with Laurie Anderson “New York Social Life.” Thank you for innovating!

I don't know why he's unable to license this for spotify streaming. This is a classic in lines with John Reich. Underappreciated.

I understand this was all spliced together MANUALLY by Johnson (no digital editing back then- well, no digital ANYTHING, of course) Incredible job!

Sekunder, eoner

Snufmumriko - Kasta loss

Mothfly is the music project of Eunice Kim, who was born and raised in Tokyo and currently spends her time between Korea, Japan, and the US. She is a multi-talented artist who not only makes music, but also illustrates and works in media art. She produces experimental pop that mixes electronic elements with warm acoustic sounds.
Her first single Pure is a minimal dream pop track that undulates between melancholy and hope. It layers fragile but warm sounds from electric and acoustic cello, analog synthesizer, and voice.

"Writing this song served as a kind of meditative healing process for me. It’s about mourning lost innocence. I recorded it in my room and my friend’s room in Seoul and Los Angeles. I wanted to convey a sense of sincerity and intimacy through the rawness of the arrangement and the recording." - Eunice Kim

Mothfly - Pure

An album of my thoughts about the river.
Until one day this memory of mine reaches the sea.
Hirotaka Shirotsubaki

released June 6, 2022

https://hshirptsubaki.bandcamp.com/album/the-river-will-one-day-reach-the-sea

The River Will One Day Reach The Sea - Sample

Another dreamy winter set ..cold outside warm inside.

mixing & editing by Azizy.

Otte Licou

Written & Produced by David Cordero
Mastered by Alex at quiet details studios
Photography by George Korunov 

complete EP: https://davidcordero.bandcamp.com/album/spring-memories

Eternal Light

Faerie Woods

Tape loops flowing through Roland Spaece Echo RE-201 + Small modular synth + pedals + Four Track Fostex X-18.

Romero

Mount Carmel

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John Somebody, Part I

on the outskirts of turpan city. 
https://jeremyh.bandcamp.com/album/june-august-2019

John Somebody, Part I

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