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THE AMBiENT PiNG http://www.theambientping.com Wednesdays @ HACiENDA - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor (directly across from the Bathurst subway station) - Toronto Doors open at 9pm - 1st set at 9:30 - PayWhatYouCan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Wednesday April 13th - Finger Finger is Richard Windeyer (percussion/electronics), Leslie Wyber (harmonium/electronics) & Cameron McKittrick (theremin/electronics). The trio mixes collaborative improvisation and new performance technologies, often with re-interpretations of existing works. Finger builds on a network of collaborators, sharing and exchanging roles and instruments, while smudging inter-textual and stylistic boundaries. Finger welcomes special guest Byron Wong (mellotron/electronics) for this show. Richard Windeyer - http://www.richardwindeyer.com/finger Leslie Wyber - http://www.electrocd.com/bio.e/wyber_le.html Cam McKittrick - http://www.guelphschoolofmusic.com/cammy/cam.html Byron Wong - http://www.bluespark.com/news_oct20_2004.html Between Sets CD - "Inner Landscapes" by Robert Rich Recorded live 20 years ago on March 9th, 1985 on a custom modular synth, Sequential Prophet 5 and Six Trak synths, bamboo flutes and lap steel by ambient pioneer Robert Rich. http://www.robertrich.com (Hypnos - http://www.hypnos.com) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming Wed. April 20th - Planet Of The Loops http://www.geocities.com/energymadeaudible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ||: IN THE LOOP :|| by Luna Tek On Wednesday, April 06, 2005 Söftware presented the audience at THE AMBiENT PiNG with a sonic and visual feast. Exquisite up-tempo improvisations flirted with live video projections courtesy of Toastybird Visuals. For those intrigued by gear and gadgets, Söftware lived up to their reputation with a full-on electronic stage presence enhanced by rapidly blinking lights from Doepfer Schaltwerk & MAQ sequencers, racks of Electrix F/X and loopers and a huge vintage PAIA modular synthesizer. Soaring guitar sections, intense grooves and refined keyboard interludes were among the musical highlights of the evening. Not to be outdone, Toastybird created a series of superb visual mixes. At one point, flames washed over the stage and screen, immolating the band and captivating the audience. Kudos to Söftware for creating an uber-cool chillout environment and a thoroughly enjoyable evening. More info about Software is available at http://www.techno-jazz.com Luna Tek - luna@theambientping.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews "Cloudface" by The Devil in the Design The latest from Phil Ogison's project The Devil in the Design, "Cloudface" is a disc that brilliantly captures the treated and processed guitar magic that Phil has become known for. Based around the idea that the sky surrounds us in a state of constant flux, Phil has crafted a powerful piece of ambient work performed entirely live without the use of synthesizers. Featuring cover art by the very talented Menno Krant, "Cloudface" is a remarkable work. With the lulling and hypnotic repeated phrases of opening track "Cloudface", the tone of the album is set, drawing the listener into a sense of calm relaxation. Track two, "Clouds Days Thoughts Cares Happy Sad Come Go" continues in a similar vein expanding upon the ideas established previously and adding minimal melodic elements. Low drones circle around and gain strength with the passing of time, developing greater definition and clarity, ultimately bringing to mind the ideal of all of the words in the title. "Space Night Dreams Fears Stars Moon Empty Full" is a similarly evocative piece, this time playing out in a darker vein with deep drones and a more imposing sense of space. Where previously there had been subtlety and nuance, there's now a more palpable feeling to the disc. A truly wonderful instance of dark ambience. The fourth track "Crepuscule" returns to a lighter territory, with softly evolving guitar textures playing throughout. Echoing patterns slowly give way to new forms, a slight shift suggesting organicism and life. "Shadow Sun Hiding Seeking Stormclouds on the Run" brings together low drone forms with echoing phrases and accelerating chords. There's a certain feeling of energy in this one, the idea of discovery. Beautiful. "Cloudface (Finale)" closes the disc, taking elements from everything before and wrapping it all in a clear and concise package. Tones flow all around the soundfield and somehow everything beautiful from the earlier tracks is made more apparent, shiny. Phil's work has always impressed me, always been something that I've enjoyed. With the release of "Cloudface", he has created an album that stands up with his best work, a piece of great beauty and wonder that deserves further notice and discovery. I strongly recommend this disc. rik maclean - rik@pingthings.com http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things Send an e-mail to pingthings-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for updates on *all* the latest releases on sale at ping things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * CALL FOR SOUND ARTISTS - SOUND @ THE MUSE The Muse Gallery at 269 Portobello Road, London W11 is hosting regular evenings of soundscapes, improvisation and sonic art. They would like to hear from artists, composers, sound designers and musicians who wish to exhibit and perform their work in an atmospheric and receptive environment. Contact Martin A Smith - 07956 451 894 mailto:martinsmith165@hotmail.com http://www.themuseat269.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE AMBiENT PiNG is a social sound/art event presenting live performances by Toronto's finest ambient, chillout, improv and experimental music artists plus performers from across the continent, every Wednesday evening at HACiENDA - 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor. http://www.theambientping.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Please forward this e-mail to any friends who may be interested in live ambient, chillout and experimental music performances or to any of your appropriate newsgroups. Thanks.