Terrifying bolts of lightning on a mountaintop and the ringing of church bells. What do the two events have in common?
Why would bell ringers in 19th century France think a thunderstorm was something they could play with?
And why is persistent sound -- the long drone after a bell has been struck -- so literally appealing?
Put on headphones or earbuds and be immersed in the first in a series of INSIGHT TREKS featuring authentic 3D 'locative media' sound. Slowly adjust the volume -- let the sound sneak up on you -- until it's just right for your ears. Enjoy the trip...
Donald Campbell, Brian Woodward, Rod O’Connor, Don Pugh, Gordon Freeman, Barbara Hartmann, David Whitley, Sarah Crummy, Gillian Pearlstone, Phaedon Sinus, Candas Jane Dorsey.
An otherworldly release uses modulated frequencies, feedback, & field recordings to explore the sensation of unperceived natural phenomena. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 29, 2020
This stunning, beautiful project from Fujian duo Southeast of Rain 东南有雨 blends field recordings with rippling notes from the pipa. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 8, 2021
Moody and weird experimental pop from Melbourne follows the intuitive logic of the surrealist game from which the group takes their name. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 8, 2020
With all proceeds going to benefit Ukraine, the latest from Angela Winter is a beautifully haunting work that centers the human voice. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 16, 2022
Making self-described “immersive music,” Brazil’s cøelho constructs hypnotic songs from rippling electronic sounds. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 13, 2021
The 17 mindbending songs on this compilation represent minimalist experimental music at its best, a collage of blips and static. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 3, 2022