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Dear Friends,

Apologies for Cross-posts.

I'd like to invite you to the next instalment of The Burning Harpsichord Series, Friday, September 17th, 8pm. Tickets are £10/ £8

conc, £5 under 16 in advance £11, £9 conc, £5 under 16 on the door.

Here's a link to the event:

http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk/event/woodend-barn/burning-harpsichord-series-robert-curgenven'>http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk/event/woodend-barn/burning-harpsichord-series-robert-curgenven

This year, we're being hosted by Woodend Barn in Banchory (a great space just outside of Aberdeen in Scotland). Our first concert takes

place Friday September 17th featuring Robert Curgenven. I recently witnessed Robert performing at Cafe Oto in London and was blown away

by his set, definitely not to be missed! He will be playing a combination of turntables, guitar, and piano. For more info on Robert

visit: http://www.recordedfields.net/

Supporting Robert will be Andy Smith. Andy is one of my favourite performers and we used to perform together in the experimental punk

group Mickel Mass, http://www.myspace.com/mickelmass He will be performing a rare (for him) laptop set. Please note that Patrick

Keenan was scheduled to support but had to reschedule. We'll be using his guitar though, well, actually not, but he sourced it for us, so

almost!

For more information, please visit my site at www.billthompson.org or Woodend Barn at http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk/

Thanks again. I hope to see you there and please feel free to pass this invitation along.

Bill Thompson

ps Other dates you might consider:

Claire M Singer and I will be performing live electronics on November

8th at the next Burning Harpsichord Series event with a special guest

(to be revealed later). This event will also be at WEB and will be

part of Aberdeen's Sound festival.

In February, we'll be happy to host Rhodri Davies (prepared harp) and

Ross Whyte (live electronics).

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Dear Friends,

I would like to invite you to CRA/CKED, my first solo art exhibition with a significant visual element (don't worry there's still PLENTY of sound!)

I'll be showing four new works involving data bent video games, corrupted videos codecs, a 17 TV sculpture playing video and sound from remote controls, and layered videos from over 100 looped Blues records played on an old faulty record player.

The exhibition opens on Friday the 13th (6 to 8pm) at Peacock Visual Arts in Aberdeen, Scotland, and will feature performances by Patrick Keenan, Ross Whyte, and myself on live electronics. CRA/CKED runs through June 25th for those of you who can't make the opening.

For more information, feel free to contact me directly or visit Peacocks at: CRA/CKED - Launch Fri 13 May 6-8pm - Aberdeen's Centre for Contemporary Art. Gallery exhibitions, printmaking, photography, film & video, digital media

Thanks, and I hope to see you there!

Bill

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Still got some spaces!

Hey Everyone,

I'm co-leading a Choreography and Composer workshop in Aberdeen at Citymoves Dance Space with choreographer Ian Spink from October 11th to the 16th and we are looking for musicians to participate as part of three different music groups during the week.

We are looking for a range of instrumentalists (vocalists and electronic/experimental musicians as well), particularly those that are open-minded and willing to experiment with a variety of ways of working (from traditional to experimental). You'll be working with a different combination of players, dancers, choreographer, and composer, each day.

Originally, there was a fee to participate and to cover accomodation but this has been waived for those living in Aberdeen not requiring a place to stay. If you are only available for a few of the days during the week, that is ok as long as we know in advance and can plan accordingly (days run from from 10 to 6).

This is a great opportunity to gain experience working as a musician within the dance world, but also to collaborate and play with other excellent musicians, composers, and choreographers.

Here's a link to the project: Composers and Choreographers October School

If you're interested, please send me a direct email (billthompson(at)billthompson.org) or better yet, contact Jennifer Phillips at the link above (soon).

Thanks as always,

Bill

ps Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

Free Music Workshops this Weekend!

Hi Everyone...check this out if you're in Aberdeen

I wanted to remind you about the workshops offered by Kincorth Music Project this weekend, March 20th and 21st . They are a great music opportunity that not only rarely occurs in Aberdeen, but are FREE to those of you that are 25 years and younger. (If you're over 25 see below).

The trainers are nationally recognised authorities on their subject and are not only experienced musicians themselves, but are also trainers whose own work involves training other teachers, workshop leaders, and trainers as well. Dane Chalfin will be delivering sessions specifically for this for those of you who are teachers or vocal coaches (or want to be) covering pedagogy, voice troubleshooting and vocal health.

But in order to participate, we need you to quickly register which courses you want to attend (there is no limit other than scheduling).

To make a booking Tel: 01224 872851 between 10am and 3pm Mon-Fri or email:

hewest@aberdeencity.gov.uk

***By the way, something I should have mentioned previously is that if you are not working as a tutor/volunteer with our music projects (you'll know if you are) and are over 25, you can still attend the workshops for a small fee (35 per workshop). If this is you and you're interested in any of these opportunities, simply register as an adult and note the workshop(s) that you are interested in-the music leader workshops with Dane Chalpin would be one to not miss for vocal teachers.

More Information about the project:

Kincorth Music Project, Kincorth Music Project received funding to host a series of music workshops in Aberdeen with experts in voice, percussion, DJ'ing, and computer music/electronic design. The project allows us to work with any young person aged 11 to 25, and best of all, it's absolutely FREE!

The workshop leaders include Dave Chalfin, one of the UK's leading voice coaches, Dane Chalfin & Associates - Professional Voice Consultants. Technique, Coaching and Rehabilitation for Speaking and Singing Voice. ; premiere percussionist Niel Findlay, head of the Rock School live band programme in East London, hey Negrita on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads ; renowned DJ, DJ Alafu, VaVa Records ; and ahem, me, Bill Thompson (I'll be giving a workshop on building your own electronic instruments (circuit bending), as well as recording and composing your own found-sound computer compositions), news .

For more information, visit the project site here: Kincorth Music Project and download the brochure for the weekend here: http://kincorthmusicproject.org/documents/In_Tune_Music_Workshops.pdf

Space is limited so if you're interested it's best to reserve your seat now. If there are no spaces left, we have a reserve list also in case of cancellations. (Over 25's are still able to attend workshops for 35 per workshop).

To make a booking Tel: 01224 872851 between 10am and 3pm Mon-Fri or email:

hewest@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Thanks, hope to see some of you there,

Bill

ps...Feel free to pass this on to anyone who might be interested.

Hi Everyone,

Just to let you know I'm going to open this up to the wider public, so if you haven't signed up, now would be the time. Again, these practitioners are highly regarded/paid folks, so to get in for free is crazy lucky.

Hopefully see you there,

Bill

In Tune Workshop

Hi Everyone,

Just to let you know I'm going to open this up to the wider public, so if you haven't signed up, now would be the time. Again, these practitioners are highly regarded/paid folks, so to get in for free is crazy lucky.

Hopefully see you there,

Bill

Hi everyone,

As some of you know, I not only do experimental music but deliver workshops as well. Well, we have a doosie (as in 'very good' for those of you not from Texas) coming up on March 20th and 21st, that some of you might be interested in.

It's part of a youth project in Kincorth and is open (and FREE!) to any young person age 12-25. There are some amazing practitioners going to be delivering these workshops, including world class percussionists (hand and kit drums), djs, vocal tutors, and ahem, yours truly (circuit bending and on-the-cheap computer composition).

The spaces are limited, and priority will be given to young people from Kincorth (but there should be space for non-Kincorth youth) and we'll have a reserve list too.

So if you're interested, sign up now now.

The website is here: Welcome to the Frontpage

and the pdf with booking and workshop info is here:

http://kincorthmusicproject.org/documents/In_Tune_Music_Workshops.pdf

thanks, Bill

ps...for those over 25 (like myself) I haven't given up on doing a 2nd circuit bending workshop for adults, just need to sort out funding and a space. I'll keep you informed about any developments.

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Hi everyone,

As some of you know, I not only do experimental music but deliver workshops as well. Well, we have a doosie (as in 'very good' for those of you not from Texas) coming up on March 20th and 21st, that some of you might be interested in.

It's part of a youth project in Kincorth and is open (and FREE!) to any young person age 12-25. There are some amazing practitioners going to be delivering these workshops, including world class percussionists (hand and kit drums), djs, vocal tutors, and ahem, yours truly (circuit bending and on-the-cheap computer composition).

The spaces are limited, and priority will be given to young people from Kincorth (but there should be space for non-Kincorth youth) and we'll have a reserve list too.

So if you're interested, sign up now now.

The website is here: Welcome to the Frontpage

and the pdf with booking and workshop info is here:

http://kincorthmusicproject.org/documents/In_Tune_Music_Workshops.pdf

thanks, Bill

ps...for those over 25 (like myself) I haven't given up on doing a 2nd circuit bending workshop for adults, just need to sort out funding and a space. I'll keep you informed about any developments.

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Two Huge rooms for rent, city centre, 275

Hi Everyone,

I'm moving to London and looking for a replacement for my room at my flat on Bridge St. Actually, there are two rooms available (one immediately, the other around March 1st). They are HUGE, as is the flat. Plenty of storage, washer/dryer, two fridges, and literally 3 minutes from train station/mall/city centre etc. Each room goes for 275/mo plus matching deposit. Due to size of rooms and storage, this would be ideal for artists or those with lots of equipment etc. Currently in the flat are two girls and a guy, around 25, very laid back etc.

We're looking for like minded individuals, sane with a job, and who won't smoke in flat.

Send me an email or pm to see flats, email is prof.lofi@gmail.com

talk to you soon,

Bill

got two rooms to rent for 275

I want to move out of my current flat and was wondering if anyone has a room available preferably in the centre for around 300 a month?

Thanks,

Stephanie.

Hi Stephanie,

Actually yes, we have two rooms that just came open. Right at City Centre on Bridge street. The flat is massive, the rooms are massive too. Comes with washer/dryer, huge kitchen, storage etc. Rent is 275 plus same for deposit, looking for one immediate move in and another on or just after March 1st. Let me know if/when you want to have a look...oh, mostly artists and similar living here, 2 girls, 1 guy, all around 25 or so very laid back etc.

Talk soon,

Bill

ps just send an email or p.m. me and we can set up a time to view flat.

Hi Everyone,

Been busy planning tons 'o stuff and it's all coming around for November. You can skip the post below and just visit my site for all the info, links etc if you like: news

but otherwise read below. Would be great to see you at some of these. We've managed to bring in some great experimental artists from Germany, France, England, and the States, as well as having them perform in some cool venues-even at the Lighthouse Museum in Banchory (don't worry there's a free bus for those of you who would like to go)...feel free to contact me if you need more info. Look forward to seeing you there!

Bill

Hi Everyone,

I've been working on a number of projects that all come to fruition over the next several weeks and if you're within earshot of any of them, it would be great to see you there (say hi!). Please feel free to mention/pass this information on to others who you think would find it of interest. Here are the dates in order:

* Resonant Frequencies, November 5-8, Aberdeen, Various Venues: The first project is Resonant Frequencies, a 3 night exploration of the relationship between percussion and live electronics that I curated as part of Aberdeen's sound festival (homepage > sound festival 2009 > s•o•u•n•d) The first two nights involve two solo sets by either myself, Burkhard Beins, Will Guthrie, or Mark Wastell, followed by the artists performing as a duet. On the third evening, all four performers come together as a quartet, improvising their way though my improv score, gates, adapted for this occasion. As special guest, on the third night we'll also have James Wyness opening the evening with a set involving field recordings and live electronics. On the following day, Burkhard Beins will lead a workshop on open improvisation and graphic notation (still 5 spots left for those interested) while earlier that morning Richard Barrett (one of the founders of fORCH) will discuss his role and various compositional strategies within his ensemble. fORCH will then perform that evening at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen. Events take place across the city and shire (including the amazing Fraserburgh Lighthouse Museum, the Award winning Suttie Building, Citymoves Dancespace, The University of Aberdeen, and the Lemon Tree.) If you need a lift to Fraserburgh, btw, there's a FREE bus organised by sound so be sure to contact them at the link below for details if you're interested. Some events are donation only, while others involve an entry fee. Check the links for details. (This project was generously supported by the PRS Foundation for New Music, the Scottish Arts Council, and sound)

November 5-8th: Resonant Frequencies, as part of sound festival in Aberdeen, featuring myself, Burkhard Beins, Will Guthrie, Mark Wastell, James Wyness, and fORCH.

Details: Resonant Frequencies > 2009 festival > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

* Shifting Currents, November 15, 19, 23rd, s'Hertogenbosch, Aberdeen, Huddersfield: Following on the heels of RF is Shifting Currents, a three festival commission for the PRS Foundation for New Music. The commission involved my recording various electromagnetic fields found within the three cities (Aberdeen, Stirling, Huddersfield, and eventually, s'Hertogenbosch) and creating a multiple speaker installation from which three musicians (myself, Rick Reed, and Keith Rowe) improvise within. The first performance has already taken place in Stirling as part of Le Weekend (Bill Thompson's Shifting Currents) but happily the project was also picked up by November Music festival in s'Hertogenbosch, Holland. So, if you're in Holland, particularly in s'Hertogenbosch (only about an hour from Amsterdam), come on down The Holland gig takes place on November 15th on the top floor of a converted jail that was originally used as a gym (still with the original murals). The rest of the festival looks great too. Following that, we will be performing the work in Aberdeen on November 19th at Cowdry Hall as part of Aberdeen's sound festival, and then shortly after that on November 23rd in Huddersfield as part of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Details and links below: (This project was made possible by the generous support of the PRS Foundation for New Music, the Scottish Arts Council, Le Weekend, sound, and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.)

November 15th, Shifting Currents:Holland as part of November Music Festival in s-Hertogenbosch, featuring myself, Rick Reed, and Keith Rowe.

Details: November Music - international festival for contemporary music

November 19th, Shifting Currents:Aberdeen as part of sound festival, featuring myself, Rick Reed, and Keith Rowe.

Details: Shifting Currents, with Bill Thompson, Keith Rowe and Rick Reed - 19 November 2009 @ 8.00pm > event > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

November 23rd, Shifting Currents:Huddersfield as part of Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival, featuring myself, Rick Reed, and Keith Rowe.

Details: Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival : the UK's largest international festival of new and experimental music // Magnetic Yields: Shifting Currents

* Winter Light Night, November 27th, Dundee, DCA (free): Upon returning from Huddersfield, I'll be performing in Dundee with Claire M Singer (composer/performer), and Jack Keenan (visual artist) as part of Dundee's Winter Light Night event (in which the entire city is enveloped in light via numerous performances/events throughout the day). I'll be playing live electronics alongside Singer who moves easily between live electronics, cello, and found objects, all while Jack Keenan projects a sonically reactive visual display on the far building outside of the Dundee Contemporary Arts building. The set should kick off around 10pm, and is free.

November 27th, Winter Light Night in Dundee, with Claire M Singer and Jack Keenan (visuals), at the Dundee Contemporary Arts. 10pm, free.

Details: Dundee Contemporary Arts

* Homecoming, Scotland, November 30th, Inverurie Townhall: As part of the Land of Standing Stones event and Scotland's 2009 Homecoming celebrations, I have been commissioned to write a piece for Traditional Scottish Instruments (though it won't be traditional Scotish music that is played...think Dumitrescu meets Merzbow). Featuring the talents of Martin MacDonald on bagpipe, Claire M Singer on accordion, Naomi Ballentyne on Fiddle, and Patrick Keenan on percussion, my work will be premiered along side numerous other works that evening (many of them premieres as well). The event is scheduled to take place in Inverurie Town Hall in the evening. For more info: Land of the Standing Stones (My piece was commissioned by the Aberdeenshire Arts Council and facilitated by sound.) Details:

November 30th, Scotland Homecoming, commissioned work for bagpipe, fiddle, accordion, and percussion featuring Patrick Keenan, Martin MacDonald, Claire M Singer, and Naomi Ballentyne. Inverurie Town Hall.

Details: Land of the Standing Stones - 30 November 2009 > event > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

That's it. Thanks if you made it this far and please do say hi if you make it along to any of these gigs. If you want more information on any of these events, most of them are detailed on my site here: news. Also, if you've received this by accident, twice, or would like to be removed from this email list please let me know. God knows we all get enough spam.

Talk soon,

Bill

ps. There is one other excellent project TONIGHT (Saturday, October 24th) that you might be interested in at Woodend Barn called FOUND. It's the latest project of Curious Seeds with Chris Devaney (a fantastic choreographer/dancer who I met during this past week's Citymoves Dance Space Fast and Dirty in the Shire project.) It starts at 715 or so and looks to be amazing. Maybe I'll see you there. Here's a link for more info: Woodend Barn - What's On

pss. So much of this is part of the sound festival, it might be good to mention the intial gig at the beach ballroom called Piano Circus Easier to point you to a link than to try to describe, but should be an event WELL worth catching if you like pianos, minimalism, and well, more pianos! It kicks off on Wed. the 28th of October, check out details here: pianocircus > biography > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

Hi everyone,

I've just listed NI DJ Traktor 2.53 as well as an Echo Indigo i/o soundcard on Ebay UK for anyone interested.

Echo Indigo i/o PCMCIA Audiophile SoundCard Great Cond! on eBay (end time 18-Jul-09 02:19:44 BST)

Native Instruments DJ Traktor Studio 2.5 Software on eBay (end time 18-Jul-09 04:24:37 BST)

I'm also considering selling another piece of hardware, the Harvestman Malgorithm bit crusher unit (and the two Doepfer modules that power it and allow line level inputs (mt100 and a119). If anyone's interested in this let me know, I'm looking to get around 230 for this bundle...if you don't know what a Malgorithm is google it, it's VERY cool if you like to do harsh noise stuff. Here's a youtube link: YouTube - malgorithm demonstration

Thanks,

Bill

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Delicate AWOl, of course...I know Caro but I missed their gigging days...I'll put some stuff in there...the articles really more of an overview of what's on now, but there is a 'what came before' section and I'd like to at least give a passing reference to prominent people if i can. thanks guys...and thanks jayne, i'm good friends with the found boys (my second gig here in 2004 was with them!) so they've got a mention, as do you Alan , and IMP as well as local pushers that sometimes stray over the line into experimental-ville.

Hey guys,

Thanks for those, I wish some of this was documented better but you know, this stuff hardly ever is when it's underground etc. I know of FOUND and Noma (though they're both Glasgow/Edinburgh nowdays) but didn't know about ST etc. I'll see what I can dig up and add even though the article's not really a long one etc.

Bill

wow...i thought there'd be pockets here or there...well, makes the article shorter, which means easier

thanks,

bill

Hi everyone,

I'm writing a small article on the experimental music scene in Aberdeen but I'm really only aware of what's been going on here since 2004 (when I arrived)...can anyone let me know what was going on before then? By experimental, I mean everything from the academic electroacoustic side of things to free improv, sound installations, live electronics, etc.

If there was nothing, fine, but I don't want to miss something simply because it wasn't documented etc.

thanks...

Bill

ps...I'm aware of Pete Stollery's work, as well as Mark Lawton.

Just a reminder we're on tonight, doors at 7pm, music at 730. There will be video and live painting as well. Come out and enjoy the weirdness!

Bill

Dear Friends,

I'm very happy to tell you that The Burning Harpsichord Series of Experimental Music, Sound Art, and New Media is back on Sunday October the 26th! The venue is The Music Club who have graciously agreed to host The Burning Harpsichord Series the last Sunday of every month.

For this event which is part of the sound festival occurring throughout October and November we are featuring Manchester based artist Rodrigo Constanzo, Jedburgh sound artist James Wyness, and myself for three intimate live electronics sets, followed by a group improvisation to finish the night.

About the Artists:

Rodrigo Constanzo was born in Madrid, Spain. He began playing piano at the age of four. Though he is classically trained, his primary

interest lies in contemporary music. For the past ten years he has occupied himself by creating a number of instruments made from

modifying electronic devices, in a process called circuit-bending. As a composer he is heavily influenced by visual art, and tries to make

each composition self-standing--each idea being a unique one, and demanding a unique outcome. The one thing that ties most of his work together is the surrendering of part of his control as a composer, be it in aleatoric or arbitrary decisions at the composition level, or

through largely improvised forms at the performance level. For more info: Rodrigo Constanzo - home

James Wyness lives in Jedburgh but is active as an artist across the UK with works performed overseas in both directions. His main focus compositionally has been with with acousmatic listening and the unfolding of the sound object, with the integration of mimetic and more obviously musical material and with the emergence of narrative. As a sound artist he mostly explores the phonographic forms which deal with documentary and archive, and which broadly address the disciplines of anthropology and ethnography through the medium of sound. For more info: home page

Bill Thompson is a sound artist/composer/performer living in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is a self-described throwback to the 60s and enjoys breaking things to see what they sound like. More information on his activities can be found on his website: news

Where, When, and How Much:

The event is at The Music Club, October 26th, Sunday, 7pm (get there a bit earlier though), Suggested donation at the door 3-5 (No one turned away for lack of funds, pay what you can but come either way. All funds go to artists for travel and costs.)

The Music Club (The Music Club) is located on the street just behind Bruce Millers at 52-54 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN Do yourself a favor and visit sometime before the event, it's a nice coffee house alternative in town and the owners Gordon and Mark as well as the staff are extremely welcoming. TELL 'EM I SENT YOU

Other News:

The 2009 s.o.u.n.d festival has descended upon Aberdeen once again and there are some great events coming up. In addition to Burning Harpsichord concert I'm also giving a small talk about circuit bending for the Composer's day at Aberdeen Uni on Saturday October 25th. The entire day features talks and workshops and is open to the public.

For more info: Composers' Day - 25 October 2008 @ 10.00am > event > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

Also on the 25th is the Aberdeen Music Prize Winner's weekend featuring string quartets by the finalists of the competition. Claire M Singer will have the acoustic version of her latest string quartet 4:8:1 performed as well.

AIYF Compose!

Some other great events in sound include Kim Cascone's concert at the Lemon Tree (and related events with local sound artists): Kim Cascone > biography > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

Claire M Singer with Roger B Williams for Organ and live electronics

Roger Williams, organ recital - 11 November 2008 @ 7.45pm > event > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

and Alistair McDonald and Catriona McKay for Harp and Live Electronics

And there's so much more. Check out the sound website for yourself for more information Events 2008 > festival > sound festival > s•o•u•n•d

Thanks again for making it this far! I look forward to seeing all of you Sunday the 26th!!!

Bill

***Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested and if you have received this invitation in error and would like to not receive any further correspondence, please send me an email to that effect and I'll remove you from the list.

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Dear Friends,

I'm very happy to tell you that The Burning Harpsichord Series of Experimental Music, Sound Art, and New Media is back! The new venue, The Music Club, have graciously agreed to host The Burning Harpsichord Series the last Sunday of every month.

For this first event we are featuring some of our finest local experimental talent. On the bill will be the relatively new supergroup TMatricarians (plus) which has various combinations of members from The Kitchen Cynics, Mickel Mass, and a few strays mixed in for an avant-garde swirl of experimental psychedelia.

Also performing will be SUMISUMI V NOMA, a project combining the efforts of Andy Da Kipp (solo artist, member of Mickel Mass, DJ) MySpace.com - Mickel Mass - Scotland - Experimental / Psychedelic / Alternative - www.myspace.com/mickelmass and NOMA (experimental improviser and drone artist very active in Glasgow) MySpace.com - Noma - Glasgow - Experimental / Ambient / Other - www.myspace.com/noma1 Both artists have performed in Aberdeen, either solo or in groups as part of The Burning Harpsichord Series at the Lemon Tree or at various events at Peacock Visual Arts, The Tunnels, Drakes and elsewhere. The combined efforts of these two gentlemen make the evening worth coming out for in and of itself.

And finally, I will be supporting with a short set of live electronics and video from material I've been developing over the past several months. Here's a link to the video program I've developed that I hope to be use for this event: brakanator Come witness a real experiment! news

Where, When, and How Much:

The event is at The Music Club, September 28th, Sunday, 7pm (get there a bit earlier though), Suggested donation at the door 3-5 (No one turned away for lack of funds, pay what you can but come either way. All funds go to artists for travel and costs.)

The Music Club (The Music Club) is located on the street just behind Bruce Millers at 52-54 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN Do yourself a favor and visit sometime before the event, it's a nice coffee house alternative in town and the owners Gordon and Mark as well as the staff are extremely welcoming. TELL 'EM I SENT YOU

Other News:

Upcoming events for The Burning Harpsichord: For October 26th's show (as part of the s.o.u.n.d festival) will include Manchester based artist Rodrigo Constanzo, Jedburgh sound artist James Wyness , and a more extended set by myself, with some video mixed in for fun. November, well November might prove to be VERY fun if my plans come off-can't say too much yet but if it happens it should be fun. Stay tuned!

Also, I will be programming a strand in 2009 for the s.o.u.n.d festival. This one is fairly set but I would be interested in any experimental artists that you wish would play up here but haven't made it up. Send me an email if you have any ideas. From what I've seen so far of 2009's roster of s.o.u.n.d overall though, it's gonna be a doosey! (2008 looks great to btw!)

Thanks for making it this far, I'm looking very forward to seeing you all again!

Bill

I also spent a couple of hours last night helping my g/f bend a keyboard, and she's quite keen on attending the next workshop.

Many thanks, Bill

Absolutely my pleasure!

and glad to hear the virus is spreading

talk soon,

Bill

Pix and Vids from Experimental Music Circuit Bending Workshop

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to everyone that came, I think the weekend was a huge success. I was completely impressed with what everyone was able to make in only two days. Here are a few pages of photos with some quicktime vids as well.

Circuit Bending Workshop, Aug 2nd and 3rd

Looking forward to scheduling the next one as soon as I can find a free space to host the event.

Talk soon,

Bill

circuit bending times and stuff

Hi Everyone,

This is just in case I missed any strays in the last email out, I'm looking forward to this weekend.

I think there's still room for one more person as someone had to cancel yesterday, so let me know if you're interested.

The times for the workshop are 1030am to 530pm, Saturday and Sunday at Peacock Visual Arts.

Also, two of the extra soldering irons died, so if you've got one, bring it as it'll make for less waiting etc. Oh, and also bring a permanent marker or two of different colors if you have 'em.

Ok, talk soon,

Bill

Shit shit shit! I hate not being able to make things like this. If you set up another, I'll have my name down IMMEDIATELY! This'd be so cool, im actually gutted.

Will do

Seems like I'm getting so many of these I might have to do it sooner rather than later. Let me get through this one next week and if Peacock's is cool about it, I'll try to do another within a month or so.

Talk soon,

Bill

Hey Bill, I hope you organise another one of these, unfortunately I'm on holiday during this one, but would definitely attend another date. I'd really like to build something resembling a theremin into a guitar ! ;o)

Cheers,

Dave

No problem Dave, I'll let everyone know if and when I do..I hope to!

talk soon,

Bill

circuit bending roll call

Hi Everyone,

If you've expressed interest in the Circuit Bending workshop and signed up for it, you should have received an email from me with the component list and other info. If you haven't, it's probably because I only have your p.m. address or I've made a mistake and missed you out (sorry if so!)

So if you haven't received that email, please send me an email with your address so that I can forward you the info and put you on Peacock's list.

Thanks again, really looking forward to it!

Bill

I'll fuck it up by being stupid and bringing my drums

I wont make it but fab your doing this!

we could bend a drum machine...heard that's quite cool

bill