A Lightning Bolt Thru the Heart of Humanity

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  “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring. – The truth of course is that there is no journey.  We are arriving and departing all at the same time.  As you get older, the questions come down to about two or three. … Continue reading

Last Ex – Pen & Ink Music Video

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As far as experimental psych goes, this is my new fav album. Totally unpredictable. Great tones. Interesting chord changes and melodies. Super wonky.  In a good way. Last Ex- Girl Seizure from Gabe Mangold on Vimeo. Artist: Gabe Mangold Band: http://cstrecords.com/last-ex/

FIREWALL-Interactive media

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An interactive media installation created in collaboration with Mike Allison. A stretchedsheet of spandex acts as a membrane interface sensitive to depth that people can push into and create fire-like visuals and expressively play music. More information available at: aaron-sherwood.com/works/firewall Will be used in the performance piece Mizaru created with Kiori Kawai: purringt.com/mizaru … Continue reading

“King of the Delta Blues” at the wrong speed???

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NOTE: This is only a theory. But it’s a VERY interesting theory to those of us who have been lifelong fans.  Whether true or not, it sure sounds good! (Being a musician myself, hearing “They’re Red Hot” and “32-20” seals the deal for me) Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, … Continue reading

Polyphonic Overtone Singing

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    Anna-Maria Hefele is the furthest thing from a traditional singer, and now a video of her performance is going viral. Hefele can sing using polyphonic overtone techniques, also known as “throat singing.” She can sing two notes at the same time. The video has been viewed more than 1.4 million … Continue reading