11.03.09 > The PiNG presents Beta Cloud + NAW + The Sales Department + General Chaos Visuals

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3RD . THE AMBiENT PiNG
presents SPUTNiK 2 LAUNCHiNG LAiKA featuring
BETA CLOUD + NAW + THE SALES DEPARTMENT
+ GENERAL CHAOS VISUALS
@ Supermarket  . 268 Augusta Ave . Kensington Market .
    just south of College  .  Map, info and directions at:
    http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/site/section/contact
    PiNG doors open at 8pm . 1st set at 8:30 . $6
    (Note - As there's 3 acts we'll strive to start promptly.)

. Beta Cloud . Beta Cloud aims to span the sonic ground between
avant/improv/instrumental performance and ambient/drone/dj
sound installation. All compositions are performed improvised in
real time. Noise, hiss, and dynamic peaks, sub and supersonics
are intentional and controlled to ensure a maximum lo-fi listening
experience. The aim of Beta Cloud is to provide intensity,
relaxation, positive aggression, and a sense of passionate
response to all listeners. http://www.myspace.com/thebetacloud

NAW . Montreal ex-pat naw (Neil Wiernik) who currently calls
Toronto his home, began composing electronic music in 1988 with
explorations in audio art and experimental music. Neil's interest in
sound and technology has lead him to a continued questioning and
refinement of audio tools and modes of production resulting in
experimentation with altered instruments, modified devices, and
custom software environments. Neil's music could be described
as warm, atmospheric, and cinematic electronic music. The sound
design of naw is firmly grounded in the rich traditions of dub studio
culture but can also be weighed alongside formal contemporary
composition. His music was described in "The Wire" as having
" ...the kind of sharpness and clarity usually lost amid the murk
and decay of clicks and cuts and digital delays." Neil has released
music on various labels including noise factory records and on
elevation recordings for his most recent project whisper room.
His online HQ is http://www.phoniq.net

THE SALES DEPARTMENT . The Sales Department is MD Matheson
who performed last at the PiNG in the C'est What/Club Nia days as
Beef Terminal. The music of The Sales Department departs from
the sonic and effects laden guitar work of Beef Terminal as there
is a heavier electronic feel to his music now, focused on an
emotional and mental connection with the music, through classic
IDM rhythmic structures and ambient soundscapes that ultimately
work as time machines. As with Beef Terminal, the music is still
designed to reflect life in the urban and suburban landscapes.
The dichotomy of the messy city and the clean cut lawns of the
suburbs. This is music for travelling between opposing worlds.
The Sales Department has recently released an new album
Measured Life. http://www.thesalesdepartment.ca

. General Chaos Visuals . The Chaos guys (Stephen Lindsey
and Eric Siegerman) will be back to light up the PiNG with their
unique, compelling and mind bending light paintings.
http://www.generalchaosvisuals.com

For those of you who can't make it out to experience this show's
visuals and music live and in person, we'll be streaming this show
live to the net thanks to the Supermarket's partnership with
SyncLive. Watch the PiNG web space for more details soon.

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check out ping things latest free downloadable net label release:

"Of Uncertain Aspect" by Pholde.

ping things is very pleased to announce that their latest net
release featuring music by one of the most respected artists in
the ambient/abstract musical genres is now available for free
download. Of Uncertain Aspect by Pholde features music taken
from a live performance at Toronto's AMBiENT PiNG event that
captures the unique sound stylings of Alan Bloor at his best.
Using found metal objects that are bowed, stroked and struck
percussively, Bloor creates a fascinating and inspiring aural
landscape that builds and grows organically over time, engaging
the listener in a challenging, but ultimately rewarding listen.

Of Uncertain Aspect is available for free download as a 48 Mb Zip
file containing the full release in high quality 256kbps mp3 format
along with artwork suitable for printing. The music on this release
is copyright Alan Bloor 2008/2009 and may not be used or
reproduced without the artist's express permission.

Download "Of Uncertain Aspect" by Pholde here:
http://www.archive.org/details/OfUncertainAspect

ping things: http://www.pingthings.com

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Looking for something more to plug into, then don't forget to check
out the other free downloadable net label releases from ping things:
. dreamSTATE (a decade dreaming)
. subduction current (iNTHiSHOUSE)
. Spatial Correlation (Les Landes)
. Phil Ogison (The Perfect City)
. Andrew Duke (Aqua)
. Nunc Stans (Land)
. Ortiz (Where did we come from defcon?)
. mara's torment (tactile)
. Building Castles Out of Matchsticks (October Sky)
. Remora (Ensoulment)
. Panoramaroid (Music for Travellers #2)
. mara's torment (fluctuations)
. Spatial Correlation (Love and the Fear of Poverty)
. Reinholt56 (Mechanism of the Soul)

All releases are available as free downloadable Zip files
containing the full release in high quality 256kbps mp3
format along with artwork suitable for printing. The
music on these releases is copyright controlled by
the original rights holders and may not be used or
reproduced without the artists' express permission.
http://www.pingthings.com/PTlabel.htm
http://www.pingthings.com

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Also check out the ALMOST LiVE SERiES sets by Numina,
MWVM, NAW, Panoramaroid, Remora, Resonant Drift,
Salvagesound and URM archived and downloadable at:
http://www.ambientpingradio.blogspot.com

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THE AMBiENT PiNG is a Toronto based creative community of
audio artists, performers, musicians and visual artists. The PiNG
presents live multimedia performances featuring ambient, electronic,
soundscape, space, drone, psychedelic, chillout, downtempo,
darkwave and experimental artists from around the world.
http://www.theambientping.com

ViSiT ping things for ambient, electronic and chill things:
http://www.pingthings.com

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