I decided to feature two long tracks tonight: the first a collaboration between Robin Fox and Clayton Thomas, with Robin doing live processing of Clayton’s bass playing; and the second, a realization of John Cage’s Variations III by the Motion Ensemble. I’ve been immersed in Cage’s Variations II for a research project recently, so this seemed quite apropos for the show. Also, I found in the record library a great release from a couple of years ago by Andy Moor, Thomas Lehn, and John Butcher, with more improvisation and slightly less sparse than the Radu Malfratti pieces I’ve played in recent weeks.
- After Marja’s Cats by Embryo and NNCK. Embryonnck. Staubgold.
- Villarusetilla by Rauhan Orkesteri / Lauhkeat Lampaat. Sylissain oot. Ache Records.
- Between Downpours by Robin Fox & Clayton Thomas. Substation. Room 40.
- Six Dreams / Divided by Create(!). A Prospect of Freedom. Sounds Are Active.
- Variations III by John Cage (performed by the Motion Ensemble). Variations I, II and III. Mode Records.
- Imperfect Vehicle by Andy Moor, Thomas Lehn, John Butcher. Thermal. unsounds.
