THE AMBiENT PiNG presents Faceless Forces of Bigness

["Scott M2" <scott@dreamstate.to>]

If you can't wait till Wednesdays for a dose of electronic and
experimental medication - tune in to Feedback Monitor on
Tuesday nights from 10-midnight as host DJ Greg Clow plays
all the newest grooves, ambience & strangeness. (This Tues.
January 18th, AKUMU will be performing live.) It's available
on CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto & http://www.ciut.fm on the net.
http://www.feedbackmonitor.com also has a totally up-to-date
live events listings, CD reviews and interviews which include
many PiNG performers. Definitely a site to "bookmark".

Greg's Tuesday night show was a primary reason for moving
the PiNG to Wednesday nights - so check it out and hear
what's new in the worlds of electronic music. ~ Scott M2
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THE AMBiENT PiNG   http://www.theambientping.com
Every Wednesday Night @ THE TEQUiLA LOUNGE
http://www.tequilalounge.ca - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor
(directly across from the Bathurst subway station) - Toronto
Doors open at 9pm - 1st set at 9:30 - PayWhatYouCan
map - http://www.theambientping.com/maps/tequila.gif
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This Wednesday January 19th - Faceless Forces of Bigness

The Faceless Forces of Bigness is an experimental audio/video
collective focused on exploring the musical and visual narrative
possibilities of improvisation in a random generative environment.
Combining instrumentless sound creation, modular synthesizers,
electronic filtering, feedback and video projection, each member
performs by shepherding the sound and video through an organic
and often unpredictable series of parameters. The result is a
show that is always a surprise for both performers and audience.

Between Sets CD - "Live @ The PiNG" by Wally Jericho
Experience both "deja vu" and "presque vu", as we spin this live
recording of Wally Jericho at the PiNG from June 15th, 2004.
http://www.wallyjericho.com
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Coming Wednesday January 26th - Wally Jericho with SPROG
http://www.wallyjericho.com   http://www.ambient-tv.com
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||:IN THE LOOP:|| "Temperatures Rising: ARC with Pholde + ltp"

January 12, 2005 saw THE AMBiENT PiNG host an evening of
electronic rock-oriented experimentation at the Tequila Lounge.
Hamilton-based trio *low frequency pilot* opened the night with
guitar, drums, electronics and treatments. The guitar-dominated
first set riffed from intense grooves to spaced-out airwaves,
setting the tone for an exciting evening.

As PiNG-goers continued to come in from the rain, ARC and
Pholde (Alan Bloor, aka Knurl) took to the stage, treating the
crowd to a superb second set of improvised soundscapes.
The set began with the tribalesque rhythms of Rich Baker &
Christopher Kukiel on hand drums. Aiden Baker, well-known
for his innovative guitar-playing & loops, joined the percussionists
along with Pholde. Building in intensity, the music was raw and
intriguing, much like the metal sculpture created by Pholde
for the show. While the atmospherics were at times chaotic,
the performance was never less than compelling: there was
always a sense that something was happening in this
soundscape, something definitely not to be missed.

PiNG regulars echoed the evening's great vibe with an
enthusiastic response to TAP's new digs. Impressed by the
vibrancy of the neighborhood, regulars commented on the
new venue's potential for attracting a stronger PiNG following.
Based on the sonic adventures of this past week, their
predictions seem prescient rather than optimistic.

More info:  http://fade.to/arc     http://www.pholde.com
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/4/lowfrequencypilot.htm

||: IN THE LOOP :||  by Luna Tek - luna@theambientping.com
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rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews

"Cytostatic" by Knurl 

With the release of the latest disc "Cytostatic", Alan Bloor
of Knurl continues his efforts to forge and shape the sounds
of manipulated metal into new sonic environments ripe for
exploration. Using unique sculptured instruments of his
own design, Bloor coaxes out sounds and rhythms which
he processes and effects to create odes to the abrasive
wonders of machinery and automation. Upon first listen one
might mistakenly think the works created were random and
haphazard sound with little or no defining shape. But more
careful consideration reveals a motion and structure to pieces
that suggest truths and mysteries contained within the metal.
Truths that are desperate to be released and heard.
Truths that Bloor wants to share with us...

While some of the work contained herein is quite challenging
to the casual listener, those that take the time to explore
further will be rewarded for their efforts. "Cytostatic" is a
release of great depth and substance and is well worth
the effort to dig deeper.

rik maclean - rik@pingthings.com

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