This month’s podcast features Bob Lukomski. Its a binaural recording made along the River to Ridge Trail in New Paltz, NY.
We made strange sounds, fairly quietly, outdoors using small amplifiers. You can hear the sounds of birds and the occasional vehicle in the background. The binaural mic was about five feet away from us.
Bob used a couple of granular synths (Sonicware and 1010Music) to live process what was happening around us, including the noises I made on my synthesizer (BugBrand WOM Pro into Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad).
I recommend listening to this one at a fairly low volume; try to blend it in with your environment for best effect. Its meant to be a sort of gentle noise percolating in the background…
I’ve long wanted to play in the Widow Jane Mine, and the experience did not disappoint! And performing with two amazing collaborators was a bonus. This is a binaural recording that really captures the ambiance of the space. Listen in headphones for maximum effect.
Playing in The Widow Jane Mine: me (Craig), Brian and Elizabeth. (photo: Tamalyn Miller)
This was a fun adventure! I packed up a battery powered synth (softpop) and amp, and my binaural mic and hiked out to Hidden Lake in Putnam County, NY with David who brought a hydrophone and some speakers along with his clarinet and iPad.
We made some sounds inspired by what was happening below the surface*. The results are strange and surprising!
David Rothenberg at Hidden Lake. (Also pictured, Binaural Mike.)
*Mostly plants photosynthesizing and an insect called the lesser water boatman. (Check out David’s book to learn more.)
This month’s podcast is a binaural recording from the July 2022 Space Out, Outside.
It features Bob Lukomski (granular synthesizers, samples) and Irman Peck (conceptual cello/bass guitar).
Its a really beautiful field recording, best experienced in headphones, with subtle interactions between the players, and their environment.
(L-R)Binaural Mike, Irman Peck, Me (Craig), Bob Lukomski. (photo Bill Loeb)
This month’s podcast features sound artist/therapist Katie Down. It was recorded binaurally in Katie’s loft instrumentarium where Katie played flute, and glass and metal instruments. Its always a treat to play with acoustic instruments and Katie creates some amazing sounds and textures on hers! This one is quite immersive and best experienced in headphones for the full binaural effect.
