Sound Methods Podcast

Today's Sound Methods podcast is a conversation with Atlanta-based Daniel DeWitt, AKA The Lifted Index, and Frankfurt-based Boris Potschubay, AKA Jogging House. Together they have just released a beautiful collaborative album called Whisper Glyphs. The album captured my attention right away, and it was a no-brainer to reach out and discuss the inner workings of this joint effort.You can support Daniel on Bandcamp [https://theliftedindex.bandcamp.com/album/whisper-glyphs] and on Patreon [https://patreon.com/theliftedindex]. Boris is also on Bandcamp [https://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com] and Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/jogginghouse], and you can find the entire Seil Records [https://seilrecords.bandcamp.com/music] discography on Bandcamp. Get full access to Sound Methods at andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Today’s studio diary is a look at how my brother Mike and I performed a set as Gray Acres [https://grayacres.bandcamp.com] on the Star’s End [http://www.starsend.org/bkgrnd.html] radio program for WXPN in Philadelphia, which took place from 2-3 AM on August 25. We recorded the performance and made it available for free/name your price on Bandcamp: https://grayacres.bandcamp.com/album/live-on-stars-end-radio [https://grayacres.bandcamp.com/album/live-on-stars-end-radio] This is also the first time I’m attempting an audio/podcast version of a studio diary. I did a “mini interview” with Mike to get his thoughts on some elements of the performance and insight into how he achieved his guitar sounds, and paired that with my own walkthrough of my patches to demonstrate some of these sounds and techniques. 0:00 - 20:00 - intro and interview with Mike 20:00 - 52:42 - description of my setup with demos 52:42 - end - closing remarks Be sure to visit Substack to read the full writeup and subscribe to Sound Methods: https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com] Get full access to Sound Methods at andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Today's guest is Scott Campbell. I knew as soon as I started the podcast that he would be a guest at some point, since we've run in the same circles for quite some time and we're label mates on two different record labels: Seil Records [https://seilrecords.bandcamp.com] over in Germany, and then Mystery Circles [https://mysterycircles.com] here in the US.Please be sure to support Scott by purchasing his music over on Bandcamp: https://scott-campbell.bandcamp.com [https://scott-campbell.bandcamp.com] You can also view his graphic design and photography on his website. There, you can also find links to all of his social media channels, as well: https://www.scttcmpbll.com/about [https://www.scttcmpbll.com/about] Finally, check out his instruments by visiting the Onde Magnétique website: https://www.ondemagnetique.com [https://www.ondemagnetique.com]Please be sure to subscribe to Sound Methods if you want to support the work I do: https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com] Get full access to Sound Methods at andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

I'm thrilled to welcome Chris Carlson to the show. Chris is the developer of an iPad app called Borderlands, which has become the de facto standard in granular synthesis over the last 12 years since it was first introduced in 2012. Chances are, if you use an iPad to make music, then you've been recommended or shown this app at some point along the way, and in all likelihood, it probably lives on your iPad now. I knew that as soon as I started this podcast series, I wanted to talk to Chris and pick his brain on how it came to be and where it's headed. We had a great conversation and I hope you'll enjoy it. Be sure as always to check out the substack page for links to a full transcript of our conversation with lots of additional context and photos, including sketches and sounds from the early days of Borderlands development. --Chris Carlson is a software developer and musician based in Richmond, VA. He is the creator of Borderlands Granular, a visual music app designed for exploring sound with granular synthesis. Over the course of its nearly twelve years in the App Store, Borderlands has found its way into studio recordings, film scores, live performances, educational workshops, and field recording expeditions. It has developed a worldwide community of users including artists such as Fennesz, Laurel Halo, King Britt, Arovane, and Pan American. The app was honored with an Award of Distinction in Digital Music and Sound Art in the 2013 Prix Ars Electronica and has been recognized and presented by the ZKM Center for Art and Media and Sónar Festival. Borderlands has been called "a reason to own an iPad" by Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music.  Chris is also the Director of Creative Technology for Art Processors, an experiential design and technology company based in the US and Australia. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team of designers, content strategists, engineers, and producers to create museum exhibits that foster learning, connection, creative expression, and delight.  Get full access to Sound Methods at andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

I’m really excited about this episode with Taylor Deupree and Joseph Branciforte. We spent over an hour together discussing an incredible project they’ve completed: a reimagined, reinterpreted, and re-recorded version of Taylor’s seminal 2002 album, Stil. Recorded entirely with acoustic instrumentation performed by humans, this new edition, called Sti.ll, is a complete and total reinvention of the original. Hearing Joe and Taylor discuss the albums - both the original and the remake - was an awesome experience. You can tell that this experience left a mark on both of them, and I’m glad to have had the opportunity to hear about it in this interview. Sti.ll is a collaborative release between labels Nettwerk, Greyfade, and Deupree’s own 12k, due out on May 17th. Along with a vinyl release, Greyfade has announced a special edition hardcover book, the second installment in their FOLIO series that is available for pre-order on Bandcamp [https://taylordeupree.bandcamp.com/album/stil]. Note for those in the US: there will be an album release show at Public Records in New York City on May 22, 2024, featuring Taylor & Joe alongside some of the album’s personnel. Opening sets will be provided by Jack Quartet and Joe Branciforte & Theo Bleckmann. For tickets, visit the information page here [https://dice.fm/event/k2kkp-jack-quartet-taylor-deuprees-still-album-release-joseph-branciforte-theo-bleckmann-lp2-album-release-22nd-may-public-records-new-york-tickets]. Sound Methods is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber: https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com] Get full access to Sound Methods at andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe [https://andrewtasselmyer.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]