The Strange-Tundra Opera.

Written by strange-tundra composer Xxhe using the sounds of ice, wind, choir, vocal recordings, breathy synthesizers, and orchestral instruments, the Strange-Tundra Opera is not just music, but a grandiosely garmented and glacial tale.

Following creatures made entirely of light whose language can only be sung and is unpronounceable spoken, their language fills the music of the opera ethereally and sometimes painfully.

Composed at the age of seventeen, the music is simple and wind-heavy yet iceic and haunting.

Listen to The Strange-Tundra Opera Part 1 on Spotify: 
https://open.spotify.com/album/7xnYclkVEemhCmImmqO2k2?si=LrLMgyLeQr6Xj1YlcFMbKQ

Listen to The Strange-Tundra Opera Part 1 on SoundCloud: 
https://on.soundcloud.com/Qftr6

Listen to The Strange-Tundra Opera Part 1 on Youtube: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs_47zvY8JPH5KUha3GI2sa1PxXuHUgVc

Footage from the Strange-Tundra Opera live show: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN6vndOFyW8

Find Xxhe.
https://linktr.ee/xxhe
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a Rested Spiral Dance

Join me in my podcast's first episode as we explore the challenges of art plagiarism and AI-generated art.

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Jr6gWHMhaK3sbj3WUKKV9kr6F32tBoK/view?usp=sharing
Find out more in my blog post: https://jimabuel.wordpress.com/2024/05/29/opportunities-and-challenges-of-social-media-in-the-arts/

Podcast with Jim: #1 Challenges of Art Plagiarism and AI

"Pixlyr" is a vibrant, upbeat song that captures the essence of an online community where users share and connect through digital creativity. The lyrics celebrate the joy and camaraderie found on the website Pixlyr, a platform dedicated to sharing pixel art and musical expression.

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The song opens with imagery of a glowing screen, representing the time spent on Pixlyr. The user uploads pictures and feels a sense of lightness and contentment, implying that the platform is a source of happiness and creativity.

#### Verse 2:
This verse highlights the interactive nature of Pixlyr. By clicking links and joining the fun, users begin their journey on the site. The idea of sharing love one by one under the "digital sun" suggests a warm, welcoming online environment.

#### Chorus:
The catchy chorus invites everyone to join Pixlyr, emphasizing it as a place where users can express their hearts through songs and posts. The repetition of "Pixlyr Pixlyr dot com" reinforces the website's name, making it memorable and inviting.

#### Verse 3:
Here, the lyrics focus on the nostalgic appeal of pixel art, bridging the digital world and the emotional connections formed. The process of uploading and participating in the community is likened to charting happy smiles, suggesting widespread joy and positive interactions.

#### Bridge:
The bridge describes the playful and rewarding experience of being part of PixLyr. The use of "laughs and bytes" and "8-bit love" adds a retro gaming feel, while the reference to clicking faster and checking scores implies an engaging and dynamic environment filled with fun and joy.

Overall, "Pixlyr" is a song that celebrates the digital age's creativity and connectivity, encouraging listeners to join an online community where they can share their passions and find happiness in every click.

Pixlyr Song

Join me for episode 295 as I sit down with East Memphis native Cameron Hill, also known as Cam The Artist. This extraordinary young talent has created stunning pieces of art using grey, red, and purple as his primary colors. Cam shares how a pivotal moment of violence pushed him to pursue his artistry seriously. His work has garnered admiration in Memphis and beyond. Tune in to discover Cam's vision for Memphis, hear incredible stories of his viral art moments, and learn about his upcoming participation in the Cooper Young Festival and Paint Memphis 2024. Don't miss this inspiring episode!

Cam The Artist uses his artwork to spread awareness about violence and poverty in Memphis and beyond

It's Episode 3! And this time, I’m joined by my bestie of 17 years—yes, you heard that right, SEVENTEEN YEARS. Join us as we dive into the wild world of digital art, where we’ll explore the fun, the fails, and everything in between about just… well, art-ing? We’re also tackling your questions about making comics. Stick around to the end for some free, unsolicited tips on surviving as an artist, navigating social media, and rocking your own unique style!

Our Bumpy Ride from Cartoon Scribbles to Digital Art w/ timz_art_

What an absolute pleasure it was to host Dr. Anna Bigelow and Ambika Sahay on Chaitime today! Click the link to enjoy our conversation about SALA 2024, a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity! 🎧✨

Ambika, Founder and Executive Director of the Art Forum, excels in innovative events, while Dr. Bigelow, Director of the Center for South Asia Global Studies at Stanford, specializes in Islamic Studies and South Asian religious traditions.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets and be part of this incredible cultural extravaganza!

SALAFestival 2024 - in conversation with Dr. Anna Bigelow and Ambika Sahay

Swing open the garden gate as we explore the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Dick and Jane's Spot. Our guest, artist Jane Orleman, will guide us through this remarkable haven, joined by her studio assistant, Karl Schwiesow.

Since 1978, Jane and her late husband, Dick Elliott, worked together to transform their colorful homestead in Ellensburg, Kittitas County—a region defined by brilliant sunlight, sweeping landscapes, and the Chinook winds that blow through the mountains. Jane shares how they turned a neglected lot into a roadside attraction—a unique intersection of art and community, filled with unexpected stories and delightful details.

The Spot’s vibrant sculptures, totems, and installations embody Jane and Dick’s creative vision and enduring partnership. Contributions from over 80 artists, including Richard Beyer, Justin Martin and Debbie Palmer, have made it a cultural landmark. Recognized by the Smithsonian, this space continues to attract travelers from across the globe. Jane shares how, since Dick’s passing in 2008, she has cared for and expanded this creative legacy, a testament to the enduring power of resilience and love.

Jane offers insights into the distinct approaches she and Dick brought to their art: While Dick’s reflective public sculptures, such as Yakima’s Sun Dome installation, showcased his signature materials and a grand sense of scale, Jane’s figurative paintings confront deeply personal themes, including childhood abuse. Their individual works, though markedly different in media and content, collectively enrich the unique spirit of Dick and Jane’s Spot.

We’ll also hear from Karl Schwiesow, an artist from Homer, Alaska, who curates, restores, and adds to the outdoor sculptures. Karl will share how his work helps this living sanctuary thrive.

Completing this story are heartfelt guestbook entries inscribed by visitors. These lovelets capture moments of awe, laughter, and connection inspired by Dick and Jane’s Spot.
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“One morning I woke up sobbing and he looked at me and he said we've got to get out of here...He was working so hard that he was never going to be an artist. And I thought when we said we were getting married that we were going to live the life of artists, whatever that took.” ~Jane Orleman
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    𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴. 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘭, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.
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🎧 Power of Place Episode #55 | Circle of Light - Jane Orleman & Karl Schwiesow

Experience the fusion of art and nature at the Sculpture Park by the sea. It's a must-see for any art lover. 🌴🎭 #SeasideSculptures #OutdoorArt

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Xxhe or Ж is an ice composer, vocalist, sound artist, serrulate sonancer, performance artist, poet, bending shape dancer, martial artist, experimental opera borner, and groundbreaking creator from San Francisco.

Known for writing a "strange-tundra" opera at the age of seventeen using the sounds of wind, ice, orchestral instruments, and the human voice, Xxhe styled a new genre and continues to invent new ways to write music.

The founder of the “Dialect Halls of Ж: the rooms to sonancers, movists and zuo dialects,” a collective which curates unusual and intimate performances, Xxhe is a gatherer of musicians, performing story-heavy dance pieces to their original compositions in both above and underground places - never without an extraterrestrial flare and a drop of otherworldliness.

Welcome to Zero Entertainment, where we simp over all things anime—be it shows, games, trends, and of course, the amazing art community. We go with the flow, so expect to hear us rant about whatever happens to catch our interest, and expect to hear only the most expert opinions on it. Probably. Whether you're an avid anime fan or up-and-coming artist, if you have any brain cells left to spare, come join us! We'd love to hear your thoughts!

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An Italian-Persian artist, is a versatile creative blending music, poetry, and visual arts into a distinctive style. Rooted between Florence and Persia, she merges classical elegance with contemporary sensibility, crafting songs that resonate and linger. Her performances and collaborations showcase a coherent and original artistic vision, capturing the attention of industry professionals.

Chai Time is a weekly program in Hindi and English, on Stanford Radio, KSZU 90.1 FM. The program explores current events and issues relevant to South Asian literature, culture and music. The program is hosted by Pranjali Sirasao who teaches in Department of South & Southeast Asian Studies, UC Berkeley. In the past she has taught in Stanford University and UC Davis. The program is heard in more than 100 countries around the world.

Tune in to Power of Place – Stories of the Pacific Northwest, an audio storybook hosted by Edward Krigsman honoring places that matter and the people who steward, protect or celebrate them.  

Whether you have just arrived or have spent a lifetime here, we hope you will find our podcast both entertaining and grounding.

Enjoy Power of Place podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms.

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