Awhile back, I received an inquiry from an experimental DJ in Cincinnati called Klarc Qent. His show, An Afternoon Bizarre, is probably best described as an exercise in sound-collage. And he was looking for some material to use. It seemed like an interesting & fun idea, so I obliged.
Anyhow, I'd almost forgotten that I'd sent him 3 improv recordings I made with shortwave & cellonoize. {I like to give people more than one option...} But the other day I found a lovely package from DJ Karc Qent on my doorstep - Two excellent cds!
One consists of the 3 improvs I sent him, completed with various collaborative layers, including recorded performances by Matthew Lewis, and Michael Griffin...really unique & fantastic stuff! Apparently, those 3 tracks will be included on his upcoming release, "Klarc Qent & Friends," which I'm very excited to hear more about!
The other CD is Mr. Qent's "Junk Jazz" album, which I believe one can purchase through his website. It is an "appropriation" record, with lots of artfully rearranged samples from jazz and avant garde performances. Very recommended listening :)
Hmmmmm...
I've not been doing much wisteriax recording lately, as my cello efforts have been mostly focused on getting the Sob Sisters off the ground. But I made an interesting purchase today at a toy store that may make for some nifty stealth field recordings. It is called "Spy Ear," and apparently allows the wearer to pick up and amplify faraway sounds. I will be testing it out in the office this afternoon, haha.
