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E010 Menial 02/22/2010

All Podcasts, DaveX, Prefab Audio Extrapolations, Tony Youngblood (performing), WIDB Era 1 Response »

Feb 232010

Lest you think it’s all trophies and roses here at Theatre Intangible, we bring you an episode from our original incarnation, ~ORE~ Prefab Audio Extrapolations. Tonight’s episode is called Menial. Our idea was to interview various workers and pontificate about what it means to work menial jobs. Somehow, the point got muddled by “investigative” journalism on how my roommate Jason and I were gay.

I know.

We recorded this episode way back in 1999 on the campus of Southern Illinois University at the student station WIDB. It is not one of ~ORE~’s proudest moments. But what can I say? I’m a masochist. And a sadist. Which is why I’m offering it up for you fine people.

Enjoy.

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E009 Crow Helton Rauh Schenker 02/14/2010

All Podcasts, Charlie Rauh, Craig Schenker, Lawrence Crow, Thomas Helton, WRVU Era No Responses »

Feb 152010

I know that I have a habit of saying each show is my favorite . . . but really now, this show IS my favorite thus far. Doublebass avant-jazz artist Thomas Helton joined us for an improv with ~ORE~ regulars Lawrence Crow, Charlie Rauh, and Craig Schenker. Because Thomas was only here for one day, we pre-recorded this episode in my basement 10 days before the original WRVU air date of June 21st, 2009. Consequently, it’s the first show where the players were at least a little soused. (Charlie now loves Hopslam beer.) We didn’t have a theme per say, just the cues to play texturally and in ways the instruments weren’t necessarily made for. This happened to be a strong suit for every one of the players. This show is a textbook example of musicians playing experimental music musically and LISTENING to each other. Helton on doublebass, Crow on violin and detuned autoharp, Rauh on guitar, Schenker on flute and saxophone.

Lawrence Crow just released a new album, and you can download it for free at his website. I’ll be reviewing the album on this blog very soon.

Thomas Helton’s bio from his web site:

For 15 years Thomas Helton has laid down basslines for jazz ensembles in Houston and around the US. He has appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and has recorded with Joe LoCascio, Carol Morgan, Chris Connolly, Smitty, Kevin Patton, & Cindy Scott.

Thomas brings all of his passion and experience for jazz to the table when it comes to his other half, avant-garde music. Early in his jazz career, Thomas was inspired by the sounds of John Zorn and Peter Kowald to venture outside mainstream musical bounds. This journey began with the Rosta Jazz Avengers, a Houston-based quartet all about free improvisation and sonic exploration. Thomas quickly jumped into composition, beginning to develop a style that combines thematic composition with free improvisation, a sort of loosely controlled writing style showcasing his hand-selected performers.

Thomas has released three albums to date. “Good Robot” (2007) and “Experimentations in Minimalism” (2006) feature compositions for small ensemble. “Doublebass” (2003) is a collection of live, freely-improvised solo performances. Thomas also appears on the 2003 Norcal Noise Fest compilation CD, as well as the KUHF “The Front Row” 2006 compilation CD.

Without further ado, we bring you Crow Helton Rauh Schenker:

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E008 Pit of Roar 02/07/2010

All Podcasts, Cody Bottoms, Freesound, Melody Holt, Podcasts, Tony Youngblood (performing), WRVU Era 1 Response »

Feb 082010

Pit of Roar, Theatre Intangible Podcast Volume 8, originally broadcast on WRVU December 30th, 2007.

I had imagined more of a bottomless pit that roars but this roaring pit bull will have to suffice.

Cody Bottoms and Melody Holt joined me in-studio for one of my favorite and one of the most unique shows we’ve ever done. I call this type of show a Scoop & Loop show, a technique all about catching prerecorded moments and evolving them into something else, live and off-the-cuff.

My brother had just let me borrow his two Dennon cd turntables, and I wanted to do a show utilizing them. So I went to my trusty Jen Synth and Casio SK1 and started recording some tracks. But then I kept thinking to myself that it needed some sort of rhythmic talking. What profession has the most rhythmic talking? Auctioneering, of course! Thus began my search for creative commons recordings of auctioneers. And my search landed me on the profile page of Alphahog on the website, FreeSound. Alphahog had recorded several auctioneers — and it was perfect for my show. That search ignited my love of Freesound, and I pulled many other choice field recordings for this episode. Many thanks to the artists who recorded these sounds!

Here is a list of the contributors from Freesound, the web’s premiere creative commons sound effect sharing site:

Auction sounds by Alphahog; church sound by andrew1280; strange bird, gulls and waves by crk365; 3 year old singing, chickens, steps on various surfaces, streets at night, and forest by Erdie; grafton peace padoga by lgarrett; monk sounds by bondegi; church chant by shewbox; storm (him chanting), monks, and mongolian overtone practice by djgriffin; and evil incantation and footsteps in the snow by incarnadine.

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E007 Turn the Page 01/31/10

24/7, All Podcasts, Cher Von, Cody Bottoms, Gordon Roque, JJ Jones, Kri, Melody Holt, Podcasts, WRVU Era 1 Response »

Jan 312010

Turn the Page featuring Cody Bottoms, Lola Wilson, Gordon Roque, Melody Holt, JJ Jones, Kri, and 24-7. Originally broadcast on WRVU 01/13/2008.

The idea behind Turn the Page was simple. Six vocalists were presented with a group of index cards. Each card had a specific instruction for something to do with their voice. The card might say, “bark like a dog,” or, “speak German in a sinister voice.” The card might even say, “Pick up the cd player headphones and hum the melody line you hear.” (Before the show, I had recorded a few instrumentals using a Casio SK-1 keyboard.)

What results is one of our most entertaining episodes to date and by far the fan favorite. Turn the Page features the vocal talents of The Human Snowglobe JJ Jones, Lola Wilson and Cody Bottoms from A Parade, Kri, Melody Holt, Gordon Roque, and 24-7 from the Billy Goats for a brief moment at the end. Right before the show, you’ll hear an unreleased Theatre Intangible promo the band Call It Anything created when they were on the show for an artist showcase. The background music in the intro is from an episode called Blue Green Black. We’ll release both in the coming months.

If you like what you hear, please write us a review at iTunes. Enjoy!

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