“The Winterval Conspiracy is a collection of entirely liberal musical theology. drawing on influences as diverse as classical indian, arabic, and iranian music, terry riley, mike oldfield, the divine comedy, david arnold, tangerine dream, philip glass, pink floyd, guillaume de machaut, john dresher, the residents, john mclaughlin, grand union orchestra, miles davis, vangelis, european folk … [Read more…]
In an update that was so important they posted to their MySpace blog 17 times* Misty’s Big Adventure have announced they’re setting up their own record label, Grumpy Fun Records, which will release their new album, Funny Times, followed by “other bands we’d love you to hear”. Needless to say this is great news, giving … [Read more…]
At some point recently Mark Locke updated his website with a slew of new videos and short films. You’ll remember Mark from the event at the MAC in February as part of the Flatpack Festival with Misty’s Big Adventure as the house band. A fair number of the films shown there are now online, including … [Read more…]
Here’s the metal sheet that forms the centre-piece of the logically titled Piece for Large Metal Sheet that took place last night. The sheet will stay in situ in the Entrance Foyer of the UCE Department of Art until lunchtime on Monday 2nd July where sub-sonic sounds will be played through it. Videos of the … [Read more…]
Gareth Courage’s Viewer Magazine reaches issue five. It’s a free PDF download of his recent work. Here’s a direct link. Are there any PDF publishers in the city I should know about?
News reaches me through Facebook that the Moseley Festival‘s Music in the Park has been postponed until the weekend of August 11th – 12th. No reason given as yet, and I’m sure details will filter out over time, but I’d suspect the forecast of stupid amounts of rain, not to mention to overlapping Rootsville (which … [Read more…]
As part of their ongoing work with Thomas Tallis school TAK have launched Tallis Shorts, a video / audio showcasing site for the pupil’s work. So yeah, it’s another Flash video hosting site. Yawn-tastic. But go have a look at it. More importantly, go use it. I’m no fan of fancy Flash interfaces but this … [Read more…]
Pic by Karl Randay There’s an installation at Moor St Station. It’s been there for a couple of weeks now but I only just heard about it. Just in time as it ends tomorrow. More details on the Plus International Design Festival site and New Generation Arts. Update: Stef of 3form has more info and … [Read more…]