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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A SPECiAL AMBiENT PiNG PRESENTATIiON ROBERT RICH . LiVE iN CONCERT at the CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRiNiTY SATURDAY APRiL 29th 2006 . 8PM Church of the Holy Trinity . Trinity Square, Toronto ON Canada (south of Dundas . west of Yonge . behind The Eaton Centre) Doors open @ 7.30PM . Performance @ 8PM . $20 Tickets available at soundscapes, Rotate This and at this week's AMBiENT PiNG TUESDAY Robert Rich will perform a solo concert of instrumental electronic music, incorporating instruments such as flutes and lap steel guitar along with analog modular synthesizer, keyboards and computers. Rich will perform selections from among his many recordings, including his latest CD "Electric Ladder," woven together with improvisations and new material. Computer generated motion graphics by Daniel Colvin will accompany Rich's music, along with custom laser projections. The film by Daniel Colvin tells a non-linear, non-verbal story. Its series of shifting images conveys aspects of the evolution of complexity and consciousness within the narrative of cosmological history. Rich's music takes a parallel path through that narrative. Though not synchronized to the film, the music speaks a non-verbal poetry. Music and image combine to express a modern shamanic journey. Doors open @ 7.30PM . Performance @ 8PM . $20 Tickets will be available at this week's PiNG. for more info: http://www.theambientping.com/robert_rich_live.html and now back to the weekly PiNG news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE AMBiENT PiNG . http://www.theambientping.com Tuesdays @ HACiENDA . 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor . Toronto (upstairs - directly across from the Bathurst subway station) Doors open at 9pm . 1st set at 9:30 . PayWhatYouCan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THiS Tuesday April 18th . Collapsible Frequency Flow (CFF) and Nightingale (Jesse Baird & Dafydd Hughes) Collapsible Frequency Flow (CFF) is an experimental sound project, exploring different textures of sound, warped LOW end drones, feedback and distant guitar tones. CFF is Darren Young and David Reeves. With the addition of Norm Meloche a few years ago, CFF has ventured into a more improvisational mind frame. CFF explores soundscapes and ray of emotions, melding nature, space, wind, percussion, strings, contact mics and effects. http://www.myspace.com/collapsiblefrequencyflowin On the flip side will be Nightingale. Using turntables, electronics and anything else that's lying around, Nightingale creates eerie landscapes, strange textures and off-kilter grooves ideal for dining, dancing and making out. http://www.sideshowmedia.ca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Sets CD . Gaudí by Robert Rich For part III of our lead up to Robert's performance here in Toronto on April 29th, we trip back to an old favourite from 1991, Gaudí. A flowing organic piece balanced with subtle structure and geometry, this album was inspired by the essence of early 20th century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí's work. http://www.robertrich.com Between Sets CD . Mandala for Chaos by Embracing the Glass Tonight we feature the first CD by Worcester, Massachusetts' Embracing the Glass. The work of vocalist Jeff Sampson and instrumentalist Sean Carroll is not about drinking but more about transparency and fragility. Their ethereal ambient atmospheres definitely make them one of the unique voices within our genre. Read more about it here in rik's *ping things* CD review below and hear it Tuesday @ the PiNG. http://www.burningshirt.com/etg/etg.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMiNG Tuesday April 25th . GEARS of SAND Mini-Tour featuring Ben Fleury-Steiner with Mikronesia, William Fields and Aidan Baker with PHOLDE Gears of Sand Recordings is a not-for-profit independent electronic/electro-acoustic label that has been actively releasing PiNG artists like Aidan Baker and PHOLDE. GOS founder, Ben Fleury-Steiner makes his first visit to the PiNG and brings along fellow US label mates Mikronesia and William Fields to join up with local label mates Aidan Baker and PHOLDE. Should be a crowded night of varied soundscapes on the PiNG stage, don't miss it. Gears of Sand Recordings: http://www.gearsofsand.net Ben Fleury-Steiner: http://www.gearsofsand.net/bfsportal.html Mikronesia: http://www.mikronesia.com William Fields: http://www.williamfields.com Aidan Baker: http://www.aidanbaker.org PHOLDE: http://www.pholde.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews Embracing the Glass . "Mandala for Chaos" Shimmering. That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of "Mandala for Chaos" by Embracing the Glass. Shimmering, floating, sweeping tones passing by the senses while subtle vocals glide through your perceptions. Rising, swelling, like the crest of a wave tugging you deeper into its grasp. Transcendent, inspired, a womb-like serenity. Starting with slowly building pads paired with subtle vocals, opening track "Around" ebbs and flows like nighttime waves on a lonely beach. Growing in strength with each pass the waves grow more powerful, their pull becomes stronger and what was only a distant image a few moments ago now surrounds you. Track two "Chasm of Faith" brings to mind a tranquil lake where drops of water make ever- expanding ripples throughout. Somber strings float past the senses while a vocal line made strong through it's restraint brings to mind the mournful call of sirens to unsuspecting sailors. One can't help but become mesmerized by their charms. "Great Lakes Chain Gang" places the vocals more prominently in the mix, a layering of looped lines building on top of each other to create a tapestry of voices. At times this track reminds me of Brendan Perry of Dead Can Dance, something about the voice, the intonation, the phrasing. Cool stuff. Closing track "Mandala for Chaos" uses harmonic pads as a backdrop for further vocal stylings, a beautiful blend of sounds that flow and melt into each other creating a beautiful spiral of sound. Simply breathtaking. Shimmering. That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of "Mandela for Chaos" by Embracing the Glass. Something liquid, shining in the light, shifting and flowing, almost alive. Shimmering. Lovely. Yes. rik - ping things "Mandala for Chaos" is available now at ping things! Visit http://www.pingthings.com/EMBRACINGchaos.htm to find out more Tune in to ping things radio this Sunday and Wednesday from 9PM to 12AM EST at http://www.live365.com/stations/marastorment to hear tracks from "Mandala for Chaos" along with a ton of other tracks taken from the ping things catalogue! http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * Other Toronto area sonic/visual events of interest this week: * Wednesday, April 19th . Aaron Lumley/Eric Chenaux + Colin Fisher/Nick Fraser 1st set is Eric Chenaux and Aaron Lumley improvising on semi-acoustic guitars 2nd set is Nick Fraser and Colin Fisher improvising on drums and a guitar part of the Poor Pilgrim series 10:00pm . The Press Club . 850 Dundas St.W . PWYC * Wednesday April 19th . Blake Hargreeves (dreamcatcher), Hard Love in Times New Roman, Mabus Women in Tragedy 10pm . the Now Lounge . $5 * Thursday April 20th . Improvisors' Pool The improvisors' pool is a weekly gathering for musicians who practice collective free improvisation. It welcomes players of all levels and backgrounds. 7:00-9:00 Ralph Thornton Centre . 765 Queen Street East * Thursdays April 20th . Double Wind Cello Trios Double Wind Cello Trios members are John Oswald - sax, Marvin Green - bass, Anne Bourne - cello, Tiina Kiik - accordion and David Prentice - violin 8:30PM . Edward Day Gallery . 952 Queen Street West * Thursday, April 20th . mondo.urban presents FACTORY GIRL an evening of art, fashion, dance & music in tribute to Andy Warhol's muse EDIE SEDGEWICK featuring live music by JILLIAN ANN, SUNSHINE STATE, SHALYN GRAY, SADIE MAY CRASH, ROBOT LOVE & ANNA CYZON, DJs BENJAMIN BOLES & HALI, and much more Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., Toronto $12 advance at Soundscapes - $20 at the door ($15 with food donation to Ernestine's Women's Shelter's Food Bank) * Friday, April 21st . Images Festival & The Music Gallery present "LIVE IMAGES 6: SOME CATS FROM JAPAN" curated by AKI ONDA & featuring TAEJI SAWAI, KANTA HORIO & ATSUHIRO ITO The Vatikan, 1032 Queen St. W., Toronto . $10 * Sunday, April 23 . The NOW Series presented by AIMT and the NOW Lounge 2:00- workshop TBA 4:00- Berthiaume / Martel w/ antoine berthiaume - guitar, pierre-yves martel- bass 5:00/6:00- Berthiaume / Martel w/ guests w/ antoine berthiaume - guitar, pierre-yves martel- bass, john oswald- alto sax, scott thomson- trombone, john wilson- guitar, jeff luciani- drums, lina allemano- trumpet, michaelangelo- home-made instruments 4-7PM . The NOW Lounge - 189 Church St. . $6 * Sunday, April 23 . John Oswald’s timefields & maritides CD Launch - edited by John Oswald, published by Musicworks Featuring performances by: John Oswald, Anne Bourne, Doug Tielli, Rebecca van der Post, Laurel MacDonald and Phil Strong 2.30PM . Edward Day Gallery . 952 Queen Street West * Monday April 24th . Spires that in the Sunset Rise, Sounds of North American Adult Bookstores, Disguises, Castlemusic w/ Ryan Driver 9pm . Gladstone Art Bar $8 * May 1st - 31st . New Adventures In Sound Art Presents: Deep Wireless Festival. a month-long celebration of radio and transmission art, radio artists, sound artists and enthusiasts can experience performances, sound installations, new commissions, special radio broadcasts, a CD launch and conference. Conference Pass $150/130 (+$20 discount - early bird registration) Early bird registration deadline is April 14th, day rates available. May 1st - 31st . The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) & Ryerson University Student Campus Centre (55 Gould St) more info at http://www.deepwireless.ca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 around the world, every Tuesday 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.