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This week is a treat for those who appreciate old-school, Berlin-style electronic music with huge modular synthesizers and a stage full of gadgetry and blinking lights. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE AMBiENT PiNG http://www.theambientping.com Wednesdays @ HACiENDA - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor (directly across from the Bathurst subway station) - Toronto Doors open at 9pm - 1st set at 9:30 - PayWhatYouCan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Wed. April 6th - Söftware with Toastybird Visuals Join Söftware in an evening of electronic music and exhilarating video performance. Influenced by European progressive electronic rock, jazz, folk and classical, Söftware weaves a sonic tapestry in their own style of improvisation. Sometimes ambient, sometimes not, always spontaneous and captivating to watch - sequencers scanning, minimoogs screaming, guitar strings vibrating and Toastybird Visuals providing live video projections. Söftware will have CDs and DVDs of their October 12th, 2004 PiNG concert available as a doorcharge option. Check out the Söftware website for more information, pictures and mp3s of past PiNG performances at: http://www.techno-jazz.com Between Sets CD - "Figures" by Aidan Baker Baker's new (his 26th) CD features the lush looping guitar work he is renowned for, plus drums, flutes and even vocals on one track. Lisa Rossiter-Thorton guests on strings. http://listen.to/aidan http://www.transientfrequency.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming Wednesday April 13th - Finger http://www.richardwindeyer.com/finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ||: IN THE LOOP :|| by Luna Tek March fulfilled its promise in 2005 by ending like a lamb: on a mild, windy Wednesday night, The Canadian Electronic Ensemble played for one of the PiNG's best crowds in recent memory, an audience seemingly invigorated by the promise of spring just around the corner. Larry Lake, Rose Bolton and Michael Dobinson opened the evening with Kyoto Bells (Smog in February), a piece composed by Dobinson. Jim Montgomery and Dave Jaeger joined the group later in the set for an improvisation as visually evocative as any art installation I've ever experienced. The listener was challenged to move beyond the realm of simple (passive) listening to engage in new sonic dimensions via various juxtapositions of dissonant and found sound. The second set featured a charming Celtic piece that was a particular hit with Luna. As the piece developed, the music explored the mystery that is Celtic lore by conveying the feeling of an underwater journey that was more adventurous than sinister. Between sets, PiNG-goers experienced "NuuK" by multimedia artist Thomas Köner - a 1995 album of gongs, electronics and treatments. Köner currently has a small music/video installation mounted at Gallery 44's Centre for Contemporary Photography (401 Richmond St W, #120). The installation runs until April 16. More information about this evening's artists is available at: http://www3.sympatico.ca/larry_lake/cee.htm. Luna Tek - luna@theambientping.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews "Angelmark" by Angelmark Angelmark is a solo project by Michael Turner of Titania showcasing Turner's instrumental talents. Largely based around his impressive guitar playing skills, with this release Turner has created a stunning work of melancholy beauty and atmospheric ambience that brings to mind the more meditative side of the shoegazer genre. The entire disc is filled with elegant and charming work. Beautiful layered guitar plays overtop a subtle wash of synth pads and evolving tones. Clean acoustic guitar is paired with effected electric in such a way as to allow both to weave around themselves, with subtle melodies intertwining and complimenting each other. Themes and phrases drift through the soundfield, circling around the listener to create a delicate nocturnal world filled with beauty and perfection. Phrases and tones slowly shift and evolve in hypnotic patterns. Occasional keyboard melodies add atmosphere and depth to the tracks. Without doubt, "Angelmark" is a captivating and engaging release by a true talent who understands the beauty of the guitar's sound. Fans of Michael's work with Titania will no doubt be impressed by this disc, as will others who appreciate chilled ambient guitar work. rik maclean - rik@pingthings.com http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things Send an e-mail to pingthings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for updates on *all* the latest releases on sale at ping things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * CALL FOR SOUND ARTISTS - SOUND @ THE MUSE The Muse Gallery at 269 Portobello Road, London W11 is hosting regular evenings of soundscapes, improvisation and sonic art. They would like to hear from artists, composers, sound designers and musicians who wish to exhibit and perform their work in an atmospheric and receptive environment. Contact Martin A Smith - 07956 451 894 mailto:martinsmith165@hotmail.com http://www.themuseat269.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Wednesday evening at HACiENDA - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor. http://www.theambientping.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please forward this e-mail to any friends who may be interested in live ambient, chillout and experimental music performances or to any of your appropriate newsgroups. Thanks.