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THE AMBiENT PiNG http://www.theambientping.com Free - Every Tuesday Night - doors open at 9pm - 1st set at 9:30 @ club nia / C'est What - 19 Church St. at Front St. - Toronto 3 blocks east of the Union Station subway. map - http://www.cestwhat.com/map.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Tuesday March 16th - Delta Forces & Michael Keith Guitarist/looper/improviser Michael Keith has been playing guitar for 25 years. His journey thus far has taken him through countless bands and tours in rock,blues,country and jazz. The last few years however Michael has been a busy participant (and event organizer) in Toronto's amazing improvised music community. His new CD "ZETETIC" is a set of solo acoustic guitar improvisations and will be available at this show. Michael is also planning a small tour in July with english percussionist Roger Turner (improv mate of Lol Coxhill, Derek Bailey, Otomo Yoshihide). http://www.michaelkeith.com Between sets will be a showcase of George Brown College digital poetry (multimedia set to Dolphin Sky tracks). Next up is DELTA FORCES - The machine was left running... After 16 million ticks on the clock of Amora, a drone began. On the Delta plane, the forces of space and time aligned. A triangular pattern formed. A new rhythm was born. >From Theta to Delta, the Cosmic DNA evolved and... the machine was left running.... Solo looping guitarist (self-proclaimed Cybertarist) Paul Royes has this time, focused his attention upon "delta" frequencies. Paul will integrate samples and "live" loops to produce shamanic trance-like tones. http://home.goodmedia.com/~dw/cybertar.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming Tuesday March 23rd - Faceless Forces Of Bigness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews "Antithesis" by Aidan Baker Aidan Baker's latest release "Antithesis" is a four song collection of guitar based drones and glitchy goodness providing a perfect example of why Baker has fast become one of the most respected innovators in the independent ambient scene. Using only electric guitar recorded on two stereo tracks recorded in two takes, Baker has created a stunning travelogue of wonder, an aural universe of beauty and awe that gains complexity with each listen. Track 1 "Antidromic" begins with a growing wall of sound that runs beneath a series of pops, clicks and buzzes slowly giving way to a twinkling bell driven starscape filled with wonder and mystery. One can't help but feel the suggestion of ascension here, the sense of being lifted beyond the mundane and taken to a higher plane. Brilliant. Track 2 "Antiphon" explores this new plane a little more deeply, senses spiralling, rising and falling drones creating a distinct environment. An ice castle made from a million different coloured liquids. Breathtaking. Track 3 "Antitoxic" takes us to new locations, new climates. Much more subtle movement in this piece, more minimal change in tones creating a very delicate space. Wondrous. "Antithesis" is proof positive of Baker's ability to shape new and exciting soundscapes with minimal instrumentation, a testimony to both his imagination and his skill. There are fantastic things happening in this release, wonderful worlds to discover. I wholeheartedly suggest that you take the time to discover them yourself. rik maclean - rik@pingthings.com Steve Roach is currently the Featured Artist at ping things. Visit http://www.pingthings.com/PTfeaturesNF.htm to read an exclusive interview with this master of the ambient genre. Send an e-mail to pingthings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for updates on *all* the latest releases on sale at ping things http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ambient Ping presents free live performances by Toronto's finest ambient, chillout and experimental music artists plus performers from across the continent, every Tuesday at club nia (aka C'est What) featuring a comfortable lower stage area, perfect for attentive listening, plus a higher level with a bar, back room and more seating that's great for conversation, good food and the club's impressive beer, wine and whiskey selection. Musical treats are on offer at the *ping things* ambient/experimental CD boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please forward this e-mail to any friends who may be interested in live ambient, chillout and experimental music performances