Music
A fantasy combo of Chicago footwork and Polish folk rhythmic asymmetry
You may need to buy some new sneakers for this one. “Anthropologist-dreamer” Piotr “Gary” Gwadera has combined the intricacies of Polish folk rhythms with Chicago footwork grooves. Catch the CTA to some oberek, kids.
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From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation
If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.
iPhone/Touch Roundup: Control, Art, Snow Patrol, Visualizers, Recording, One for India
What could a pocket-sized computer be? It could be a new kind of album extra (yawn), a new kind of generative musical format that samples and responds to the world around it (whoo). It could be a more effective controller (fun), or an Indian drone (really). The Apple iPod touch / iPhone, as always, brings […]
Ethnomusicologist Lysloff Responds: Finding Skillful 8-bit Music
Peter Kirn - October 23, 2005
Music tech
DITNB: Ambiencello, Gamelan, Electronica, and More Great Online Music
Peter Kirn - July 13, 2005
Music tech
Obscure Plugins: Ancient Egyptians and FM Synthesis
Peter Kirn - June 1, 2005
Music tech
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