block party

All I can say is...#23, suckas...numbah twenty tree.

(oh, and we used to live 4 blocks from #1, my little monkeys)

sound response

In response to the spouse's (and my own) noise complaints from this great city - I propose we join this fine group of folks.

"NYSAE is a membership organization that advocates listening and promotes public dialog about the urban sound environment. NYSAE creates and encourages new ways of encountering sound and provides resources and information on acoustic ecology."

grip dip

This may be the most caustic stuff on earth -- and it comes in a can fit for Pringles. So either:

1) that's a mighty strong can
2) Pringles are toxic
or
3) this is yet another example of risky fun for the whole family



"This heavy duty rubberized coating adds a cushioned grip to hand tools, garden tools and handles. A water, salt and acid resitant coating, Rubberize-It resists and protects items from chipping, peeling, electrical conductivity, rust and corrosion. Use it for coating chains, ropes, outdoor furniture legs, electrical connectors, diving boards, steps, tools and more."

a deep breath

Super huge thanks to ICE for their performance of my piece Pasa Pnoì last Wed. And a special thanks to those who came out to see it. For those who didn't, I should have video and audio in the coming weeks.

If you're free Sunday night come to TWO additional installments of ICEfest (my term, not theirs):

Sunday, October 22, 2006 | 7:30pm & 10:00pm
Monkeytown
58 N 3rd St
(between Kent & Wythe)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211
Tickets: $5 cover
For reservations contact Monkeytown: 718.384.1369
www.monkeytownHQ.com
Co-produced by Monkeytown

Program, 7:30pm:

Vassos Nicolaou
Prisma for Sextet (2005)

Ignacio Baca Lobera
Occasional Exit for bass clarinet and percussion (2004)
Estudio for bass clarinet and organ (2002)

Suzanne Farrin
Clarinet and Vibraphone (2005)
From fair and fur... for electric guitar and two vibraphones (2002)

Mario Diaz de Leon
Trembling Time for seven players and electronics (2006)

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Program, 10:00pm:

Huang Ruo
Opening: To the Four Corners, for clarinet and percussion (2005)

Dai Fujikura
Poison Mushroom for flute and electronics (2003)

Edgar Guzman
Anima for guitar and electronics (2005)

Peter Gilbert
Riccochet for guitar and electronics (2002)

Nathan Davis
Kebyar Untai for solo amplified dulcimer (2005)

Du Yun
San1 for percussion and electronic sounds (2003)
Lethean (2005