SoundTable is a collective group of sound artists/musicians who meet monthly to discuss/demonstrate anything and everything pertaining to music/sound/noise- with an emphasis on the experimental.
A place to expore interactively, stimulate creativity, make connections, foster collaborations in a laid back way.
New discussion leaders and topics every month.
Next talk on minimalism by Robby Kraft- Dec. 5th 7-9pm
"This subject matter is reducing Philip Glass' music into simple forms, or, deconstructing Philip Glass' musical language. After this, program a computer to incorporates these shapes into a new musical language and compare this to Philip Glass. Review Philip Glass' influences and where he fits into the classical school. Finally, explore avenues Philip Glass did not utilize which our program has now made available."
@ Grand Detour
215 SE Morrison ; Suite 2020; Portland, OR
http://www.grand-detour.org/
Monday, November 22, 2010
PDXperimental Sound Links
Ambient experimental duo (Trumpet & Computer)
"We have been the musical backdrop for art houses, outdoor farm and mountain festivals, rock halls, intimate clubs, creative rebirths, beaches, forests, farmers' markets, plush lounges and eclectic coffeehouses. Our sound offers a little something for everyone and we cater to all ages when reaching out to whomever might gift us the platform to speak to the people in letting them be the judge of whether or not we have something worth sharing."
Deklun and Pace
http://www.sonicbids.com/deklunpace
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Live improvisational soundscapes under the name, East Forest (Trevor Oswalt). Currently I release a new live track every week via a podcast called "Music Meditations." Here's the link:
http://www.eastforest.org/?page_id=519
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Toby Nelson
Artist: Segment (my solo act)Title: Lethargy Link:
http://toby-nelson.com/mp3/Lethargy.mp3
Artist: Bit Stream (noise/electronic duo I am half of)
Title: Time Exponential- Link:
http://toby-nelson.com/mp3/BitStream-TimeExponential.mp3
Friday, November 12, 2010
Looking for Submissions!
Send us a link to your soundz, we'd love to hear your world!
experimental/out there/ sound collages and such...
Send to:
jvonragan@gmail.com
experimental/out there/ sound collages and such...
Send to:
jvonragan@gmail.com
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Spirals Dance Echos
Spirals Dance Echoes from Benjamin Popp on Vimeo.
Cut-out annimation by B.Popp, Sound Design by Jeffrey Von Ragan 2010Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Talk about Experimental-Strange Instruments 11.7.2010 @ Grand Detour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO0uCeiZZI8
(SoundTable animation using found & homemade instruments for sound design).
We're enthused to announce the first SoundTable on Nov. 7th was well received! Thank you to all who contributed their time and thoughts in the demonstrations/discussion on unique & unusual instruments.
The night kicked off with a demonstration by Jeffrey Von Ragan. He exhibited how he created a sound track for an animation by Ben Popp. The homemade/found instruments utilized included: A nut necklace, raisin box whistle, coffee can cuica, and a Victorian Oscillator speaker (See link above).
(SoundTable animation using found & homemade instruments for sound design).
We're enthused to announce the first SoundTable on Nov. 7th was well received! Thank you to all who contributed their time and thoughts in the demonstrations/discussion on unique & unusual instruments.
The night kicked off with a demonstration by Jeffrey Von Ragan. He exhibited how he created a sound track for an animation by Ben Popp. The homemade/found instruments utilized included: A nut necklace, raisin box whistle, coffee can cuica, and a Victorian Oscillator speaker (See link above).
People in attendance talked about making instruments with glass (glass marimba), and a unique instrument called a Daxophone (a wooden bowed instrument). See link below...
Also demonstrated was the use of an old Digital 8 camera set on frame mode that was clicked every 3 seconds creating a fractured, stuttering visual and audio of an experimental band. It was strange, beautiful and compelling.
An important resource for luthieres and anyone interested in unusual, experimental intruments is Bart Hopkin's webstite:
http://www.windworld.com/
(unique instrument building- books, tools, Etc...)
Please stay posted for more SoundTable to come.
Next talk- minimalism!
An important resource for luthieres and anyone interested in unusual, experimental intruments is Bart Hopkin's webstite:
http://www.windworld.com/
(unique instrument building- books, tools, Etc...)
Please stay posted for more SoundTable to come.
Next talk- minimalism!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Sound Table Nov 7th. @ Grand Detour
Keep posted for upcoming Sound Table discussions to be held monthly at Grand Detour.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO0uCeiZZI8
Strange Sounds @ Grand Detour
WHATS THAT CRAZY SOUND?
After the substantial success of its Summer Screening Series, Grand Detour Experiments in New Media is continuing the momentum with The Sound Table, a monthly discussion group around issues and forms of experimental sound. Jeffrey Von Ragan, a local sound, film, and video artist as well as a Summer Screening Series participant, will lead the Sound Table.
This first meeting will focus on the unintended use of a musical or non-musical device; creating noise/music on a device or component in which the resulting outcome was not originally intended. This could be considered a form of progress, manipulation or evolution. This creates a larger vocabulary in the process; in essence, extending “syllables” to create a new language. Albert Ayler and John Zorn achieved this with the extremes of their saxophone playing, as did Raymond Scott in his exploration of electronics. Noise and sound can be made out of unconventional instruments as well. One major and obvious device is the art of DJing and scratching records on a turntable. Electronic hacking, circuit-bending and the use of household items such as PVC Pipe, kitchen utensils, balloons, creaking chairs, etc. will also be explored. And of course, one can’t forget the importance of field recordings, samples and the infinite possibility of their manipulation in the post-production phase. This discussion is an invitation for anyone interested in the “out there” creation of sound and music. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring homemade instruments or recordings of unusual instruments or devices.
7pm-9pm
Sunday Nov. 7th
Coming December:
Grand Detour founder, Dustin Zemel, will give a presentation on Minimalism... Keep posted for more info to come!
Check out: http://grand-detour.org
Or email for info & upcoming dates:
jvonragan@gmail.com
Grand Detour
215 SE Morrison
Suite 2020, PDX
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO0uCeiZZI8
Strange Sounds @ Grand Detour
WHATS THAT CRAZY SOUND?
After the substantial success of its Summer Screening Series, Grand Detour Experiments in New Media is continuing the momentum with The Sound Table, a monthly discussion group around issues and forms of experimental sound. Jeffrey Von Ragan, a local sound, film, and video artist as well as a Summer Screening Series participant, will lead the Sound Table.
This first meeting will focus on the unintended use of a musical or non-musical device; creating noise/music on a device or component in which the resulting outcome was not originally intended. This could be considered a form of progress, manipulation or evolution. This creates a larger vocabulary in the process; in essence, extending “syllables” to create a new language. Albert Ayler and John Zorn achieved this with the extremes of their saxophone playing, as did Raymond Scott in his exploration of electronics. Noise and sound can be made out of unconventional instruments as well. One major and obvious device is the art of DJing and scratching records on a turntable. Electronic hacking, circuit-bending and the use of household items such as PVC Pipe, kitchen utensils, balloons, creaking chairs, etc. will also be explored. And of course, one can’t forget the importance of field recordings, samples and the infinite possibility of their manipulation in the post-production phase. This discussion is an invitation for anyone interested in the “out there” creation of sound and music. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring homemade instruments or recordings of unusual instruments or devices.
7pm-9pm
Sunday Nov. 7th
Coming December:
Grand Detour founder, Dustin Zemel, will give a presentation on Minimalism... Keep posted for more info to come!
Check out: http://grand-detour.org
Or email for info & upcoming dates:
jvonragan@gmail.com
Grand Detour
215 SE Morrison
Suite 2020, PDX
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