Archive for March 2011
MuCo in Miami: the recording
Here is the somewhat-delayed recording of our set on the Subtropics festival in Miami on March 20th. I took some video, but it was terrifically dark and the audio was useless as well. I know Gustavo recorded the audio from the room, but I haven’t gotten my hands on it yet. The recording below was…
Read MoreFNT III: Pics and Sound
Hey FNT fans, here are a few pictures and all of the recordings of everyone’s pieces from FNT III. Many thanks to all who attended and to all who made a piece. The tracks are even sweeter than I remember. Hopefully we will see you next month at FNT IV where Fritz Horstman will present…
Read MoreFNT III: The 68k Classic Clash
March 25th Be the first on your block to write a song for the Macintosh Classic II!!! Learn Super Studio Session!!! Have your music performed in public!!! Get your hands on a clicky single-button mouse!!! Drink beer!!! Bolster your geek cred!!! The keyboard!!! Whoa!!! If you want all of the above I guarantee there is…
Read MoreIFS 1
— Improvisation with Brian Kane as El MuCo Notes for the premier, March 20, 2011 Scott Petersen, laptop and electronic instruments Brian Kane, laptop and electronic instruments — In this program we work with custom-designed electronic instruments, digital signal processing, and feedback systems. We have designed a digital modular system to allow maximal configuration/reconfiguration in…
Read MoreMusic of the Macintosh Classic ][
I recently came into possession of a 1992 Mac Classic II personal computer. How is a matter of top security, but I assure you it was legal. Over the course of several days, this machine went from DOA to fully functional computer music production facility. All despite lacking an ADB keyboard! That’s right, the sonic…
Read MoreGearing Up
In anticipation of our upcoming performances March 12th and March 20th, we (MuCo) improvised a set tonight using our new patented MuCo Flouper® and recorded the sonic joy that resulted. Here, for your enjoyment, is the 35 minutes that occurred AS it occurred, recorded in Hi-Def audio and reproduced for you in stunning stereo! [soundcloud…
Read MoreFridayNightThing II (2011)
Here are some pictures and a short video from FridayNightThing II (Feb. 25th.) A big thanks to Heather for taking all the pics and video, editing them together, and putting them online. As always, a big thanks to all who came, participated, and spectated. The next FridayNightThing will be on Friday March 25th. Get out your pots and pans and plan on joining us!
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