My T3 powered up again after a very long gap, and once I’d restored it from back up (it doesn’t have persistent memory), it was fine. Just like the last time I used it. Amazing what you can squeeze into just 64mb of memory.
Author: ashleyelsdon
Storyteller - Poet - Explorer
App revisit: Audio pallette
I was on the verge of deleting this app but had a play first. I’m so glad I did. Whilst is isn’t going to be part of anyone’s toolbox for making tracks in any way, it is great to play about with. It’s a very nice idea for casual music making and so I’ll be keeping it I think.
Grouper: Dragging a Dead Deer up a Hill
I bought this album after reading an interview with the artist in The Wire. This seems to be quite a common occurrence these days. Anyway, the piece was really interesting so I decided to have a listen to the album, and it’s pretty good actually. Not something that I’d have probably listened to without reading the interview about her.
It’s very atmospheric stuff. Alien and distant in a way. Unintelligible and strange. I like it.
App revisit: SoundGrid Live
Another of the ‘I haven’t used this in a long time’ apps, but I so wish I had used this one more, it’s just great, very responsive and easy to get creativity going. I’m really enjoying being back to into it.
Confused, a piece made mainly with Strange Agency apps
Mostly made using Strange Agency apps, this track started with messing around in Donut. The drum track uses MoDrum.
Remembering Fad Gadget
I can’t believe it was 10 years ago Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget passed away. My favourite track of his, “King of the Flies”. Excellent music.
An article by me at Music 4.5. All about data
I do like Music 4.5. Their events are really good, and their blog is full of interesting guest posts. Here’s one from me about data. Enjoy!
“That Vintage Engine” goes over 4000 plays
I still don’t get it, but it’s great that it’s getting played that often.
Daphne Oram – Private Dreams and Public Nightmares
I think that this is one of the most interesting and mesmerizing albums I’ve listened to in ages. Inspiring and difficult at the same time. It’s great to listen to while working, but also strangely distracting at times.
I’m tentative about recommending it as I know it won’t appeal to many people, but it will appeal to some, who’ll love it.
Generator by Keith Fullerton Whitman
I’ve listened to this album a few times now and I’ve really enjoyed it each time. It’s a good album to work to. I enjoy how it builds and develops and how the pieces fit together.
I bought the album after reading an interview with him in The Wire which was really interesting.
I am Ashley Elsdon 