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SETH NEHIL, "UVA"
Seth Nehil is a late twenty something artist, now based in Portland,who has worked in sound since 1990 by himself and with electroacoustictrio Alial Straa. "Uva" (a small fruit such as a grape) is a single 20minute found sound oriented track on a 3" CD from Japan's 20 Citylabel. The piece begins with a rolling mass of hollow objects andshimmering glass interjected with electronic currents. But by the 6thminute, the noisy tide recedes leaving just the gentle twinkles tocarry on. These very, very gradually fade away, but not completely,over an extremely calming stretch of 10 minutes. It reminds me of windchimes that, no matter how calm the day, refuse to stop singing. In thefinal minutes bits and pieces of ceramic clutter re-emerge amidst very,very subtle strains of wind and water. Did Nehil record or imitate whatI think I'm hearing? Does it matter? Though the connection betweentitle and work is lost on me, the piece (which is perfectly suited forthe 3" format and bedtime) is a stunning example of what can be donewith found sound. Another winner from 20 City.
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WZBC's 30th Anniversary Bash
It's no wonder that one of the world's most internationally renowned college radio stations is based in one of the world's most internationally renowned area for its colleges. Based in Boston, WZBC celebrated 30 years of groundbreaking radio last year (beat that, Resonance!). This week is the irregular pledge week and to support them, a video document of the 30th Anniversary Bash has been assembled from footage taken by students and DJs, edited by Jon Whitney and current WZBC Operations Director Amar Ashar. Performers at the bash included Keith Fullerton Whitman, Quasi, Lightning Bolt, Out Hud, Due Process, Jackie-O Motherfucker, Sunburned Hand of the Man, Tunnel of Love, Landing, Bardo Pond, Christopher Willits, No Neck Blues Band, Hella, and Nautical Almanac (many appear in this mini-documentary). Watch the video, then tune in afterwards at www.wzbc.org (or tune in if you're local) and hear for yourself! Support innovative non-commercial radio. Thanks!13 Minutes, Quicktime Streaming Video
