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I salvaged some clips from this performance, which
are more in the ambient, dark, noise, experimental, etc category....or something
like that...I have no clue anymore. I've described them along with
the download/stream links below. My biggest complement of the night was from
some chess players across the room, who said the music was great for the game. I
guess the technological problem and the awkwardness of my new guitar tuning
forced me into a new flow of creativity....most of this is very moody, probably
depressing to some people. It could be good for some creepy sci-fi flick or
curling up on the sofa and reading some H.P. Lovecraft....the Creeping Unknown.
I think I was possessed by the spirit of Lovecraft!
01 - http://box.net/public/khartung/files/2057800.html (10:28)
Acoustic guitar (tuned down a 3rd) with two EDPs and various VST
effects; cajon, conga, various percussion in the mix as well; there is a
lot of open space in this piece, which is what I like about...allows you to
think and feel in between the sound; it take a while to develop, so be
patient with the evolution; I am looping, of course, but the length of the
loop is relatively long, so that you don't hear the repetition immediately; I
switch to half speed and reverse toward the end, overdub, then back to normal
speed; the acoustic guitar tuned down to C is hard to control here, but the
deepness is intense
This one is just me without Vinnie on percussion...same acoustic guitar
setup as above; some ambient noise mixed in here; you can hear the pounding of
the express maker at 1:53; the guitar tuned down like this has a interesting
effect...some of the tones almost sound animal-like...then I kick into
double-speed...here come the insects, bees, flies, etc; then some startling
slices of the Sun Ra VST plugin, which I start to interact with toward the end,
call and response
04 - http://box.net/public/khartung/files/2057802.html (19:23)
Starts with looping the chimes, then reversing them; lots of other natural
percussion devices in here from Vinnie; I come in with my signature guitar synth
tone about 2:57, but the patch is too damn loud, which again forces me into an
uncomfortable zone and impacts my playing in an unpredictable way;
3:47...didjeridu comes into the loop; 7:06...the entire soundscape drops down to
half speed...good grief, the didj sound sinister this way! Sounds like some
horrific monster lurking in the depths; 8:31...Vinnie starts talking,
breathing, and groaning into the didjeridu like a tortured and haunted soul
down under; 11:00 fade out...new movement...Vinnie inhaling and exhaling into
the didjeridu, as if meditating...into a deep sleep....me descending down, down,
down....12:52 comes the computer ambient noise, and Vinnie doing more weird
vocal work into his didjeridu over the top of the prior looped section; Vinnie
starts scratching the mic with his finger; I'm still descending, and then
playing abstract melodies and runs....we fade out
More dark obscurity like the above...at this point, I am bored with my own
bitterness and frustration with the evening; nonetheless, the piece keeps
flowing into a deep, rumbling end.
My impression of the night changed after listening to these clips...I
believe it was the other songs that were more mainstream and rhythmic sounding
that disappointed me the most. My reaction was to adapt and move to the
extreme with the above. I should try generating uncomfortable situations more
often when I play! :) Cheers,
Kris
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