The song was improvised on an iPad using a Frippertronics looper and was first performed at the Stellar Lounge astronomy concert which was a collaboration with the Colorado State Parks and Wildlife. In other words, the song is inspired by experiencing the vast night sky.
Listen on Sonic Encounters Podcast
I decided to also release this as episode 03 for season 05 on the Sonic Encounters Podcast. Now in season 5, there are 35+ past episodes with over 4 hours of music! Show notes are in the description section within each episode on Soundcloud.
It’s been a minute since I’ve released an episode, and this is partly due to the fact that I switched podcast hosts and ended up not liking the platform, so now I’m back on SoundCloud for the podcast where it all started.
Sonic Encountersis an original soundscape music podcast I started 2015.
Each episode contains a story-driven original improvisational soundscape created with synthesis and sampling to capture, disassemble, reassemble, and shape the sounds around us. Episode covers are also my original art.
Here is a nice review from a listener that captures the essence of the show.
Goosebumps and Deep Breaths…I’m trying to restrain myself in writing this review as it’d be easy to come off sounding a bit hyperbolic… But these rich soundscape “stories” sincerely do thrill my senses…
The concept for Sonic Encounters (so far, and in my interpretation) is this… You read a short text (sometimes the title is enough) on the premise of the “story” before listening. Then you listen to a purely sonic piece of field recording morphed with music, electronic manipulation, and performance, and you’re immediately transported via your own imagination’s 3D projection of his premise. Mark’s become a consummate sound artist.
He creates powerful imagery and elicits surprisingly keen emotional response from the listener without being heavy-handed. His economy and value in precision is proof of his skill.
My favorite story so far is “Metamorphosis Under the Chatham Light”. I get chills just thinking about it. My very close second is “And What Do Trees Hear When the Wind Blows”. Read each premise before you listen. Or not. No matter, the pieces will creep into your consciousness and take up residence.
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