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The PiNG presents Sto-Bo-Ke-Do Quartet + Rob Piilonen with Todd Pearson




THE AMBiENT PiNG   http://www.theambientping.com
Tuesdays @ HACiENDA - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor
(directly across from the Bathurst subway station) - Toronto
Doors open at 9pm - 1st set at 9:30 - PayWhatYouCan

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This Tuesday June 28th - Rob Piilonen with Todd Pearson
  and Nick Storring with Rose Bolton, Michael Dobinson & Michael Keith

Turntablism meets ambient jams as DJ Syklik (Todd Pearson) brings three 
turntables and Rob Piilonen brings his extended flute techniques, loops
and digital effects to THE AMBiENT PiNG. Expect an innovative mix of
classic and new records and improvisation to create something much larger
than the sum of its parts.

Two members of the Canadian Electronic Ensemble, Rose Bolton (violin,
electronics, objects), Michael Dobinson (objects, electronics, computer)
pair up with improvisers Michael Keith (guitar) and Kitchener native
Nick Storring (cello/computer) to perform a set of ethereal improvisations.
Each musician, in their own unique way, coaxes a variety of textures
and atmospheres from their sound sources, creating a slowly shifting
and elusive whole.

Nick Storring: http://www.nickstorring.com
Rose Bolton: http://www3.sympatico.ca/larry_lake/rosienobars.htm
Michael Dobinson: http://www3.sympatico.ca/larry_lake/mikeynobars.htm
Michael Keith: http://p3.hostingprod.com/@alexiteric.com/michaelkeith.html

Between Sets CD - "A Troubled Resting Place" by Robert Rich
Well respected ambient master Robert Rich injured his right hand "quite
badly in an accident with glass" on March 11, 2005. He has been keeping
an online journal at http://www.robertrich.com/rrhandblog.html tracking
the difficult process of his recovery. We at the PiNG send out best wishes
and will be featuring his appropriately-titled "A Troubled Resting Place"
collection of dark ambience between sets. http://www.robertrich.com

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Coming Tuesday July 5th - Oldine and Aidan Baker
http://www.lecridelaharpe.com/oldine
http://www.aidanbaker.org

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||: IN THE LOOP :||  by Luna Tek

On Tuesday, June 21st, The Ministry of Inside Things (electronic
musician Chuck van Zyl and electric guitarist Art Cohen) ascended
from Philly resplendent in white -- white tuxedos and top hats, that is.
They started things off with an uptempo piece that evolved into moodier
terrain deep into the first set. The second set was incredible: beautiful,
emotional, resonant. General Chaos Visuals added to the dynamic 
performance,
once again out-doing themselves with the complex textures and rich colours
they've been developing since the New Year.

After the show, Chuck van Zyl explained how playing live is crucial
to the evolution of The Ministry of Inside Things' music: "We come up
with an idea, take it to the stage and then go deeper through playing."
He emphasized that, "We couldn't achieve the same thing in the studio.
Playing in front of an audience brings it into focus, into sharp relief."

Kudos to THE AMBiENT PiNG organizers for keeping things going during the 
lean times: shows like this only underscore how important the weekly 
concerts are to the ambient/experimental/improvisational scene in Toronto
and to travelling artists from around the globe.

Look for a profile of The Ministry in the 1st issue of i POP PiNG magazine,
coming this September. And, please, keep those submissions coming.
E-mail queries to luna@theambientping.com

More info on MoIT at: http://members.bellatlantic.net/~chuckv/pr2.html

Luna Tec  -  luna@theambientping.com

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rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews

"On Water" by Ben Cox is a lovely recording filled with fluid drones
and vivid imagery. Sparse and darkly beautiful in its use of sound,
Cox has created a work that envelopes the listener in a liquid embrace.
A wonderful example of the expressiveness of dark ambience, and a fine
example of the emotionality of drones.

"Anhinga" opens the disc with a beautiful blend of simple guitar and
piano notes played overtop a droning background. "Merganser" follows,
a dark ambient drone coupled with distorted guitar and minimal vocals
weaving throughout to create a stunning piece. "Willet" returns the disc
to brighter territories, a synthesis of piano and field recordings
matched with high bell tones. There's a sense of hope and renewal to
this track, discovery & possibility despite the threat of oncoming rain.
And really, who can't use a little more hope? Track four, "Gannet", is
a spiralling piece that gives a sense of movement and fluidity around
a centre or fixed point, growing as time passes, gaining clarity & form
as the piece progresses. Very powerful & very beautiful. The fifth piece 
on the disc, "Grebe", continues along the brighter path of ambience,
with small arpegios and bright flourishes interspersed throughout a
steady drone. "Plover" follows, a series of pads mingling and entwining
with an ebbing and flowing pulse. Trumpet swells throughout adding
an organic quality to the track, the feeling of a living organism.
"Pray for Rain" closes the disc, light hand percussion playing
throughout the piece overtop slight synth patterns. A stirring,
fluid track to close the disc. Wonderful.

Without doubt, "On Water" is an impressive collection of drone-based
work, a series of pieces that cover a wide range of emotions and
environments. Highly recommended for the obvious fans of drones
and dark ambience, and for those who enjoy the creation of new
and distinct environments. Beautiful work.

rik maclean - rik@pingthings.com

http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things

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THE AMBiENT PiNG is a social sound/art event presenting
live performances by Toronto's finest ambient, chillout, improv
and experimental music artists plus performers from across
the continent, every Tuesday evening at HACiENDA -
794 Bathurst Street at Bloor. http://www.theambientping.com

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