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Thumbprint Press in Los Angeles is putting out a
collection of inter views of 100 Experimental sound artist Done by
David Cotner of http://www.hertz-lion.com/

Thought this was entertaining enough to forward to this list. Done a few
years ago

"Bad Vibes!"
or
"Everybody's Heard About the Bird!"
Kraig Grady
ENSEMBLE OF THE 31 BIRDS

In what way are you your parents' child?

In the obvious "pro and con" ways. My father was well known for his
Psychic and visionary gifts. He even had his own following. His sights

were toward the future. He sought to escape history. My mother, on the

other hand, reminded me of my diverse ancestry, while not inclined to
look forward. Now I find, in the most ancient, a cue toward the future
and vice-versa.

There is an assumption, in this question, that the key to a person lies

in the parents - kind of a behaviorist reduction. Such belief were put
to bed once I had a child and noticed that she had traits independent
and opposite of both her mother and I.

What aspects of structure does your music share with your upbringing?

Abrupt changes mixed with stasis.

Are structure and control mutually inclusive?

Of course not!

Does structure become an aspect of the aesthetic itself when composing?

Of course so!

Is it possible to create a work of art existing independently of the
aesthetic?

Who cares about Art? Art in most cases is the secularization of Sacred

Objects. I am interested in its opposite.

What does the term "power electronics" mean to you?

Loud, suppressive noise. Fascism. Power in the ability to humiliate
and nothing more

Does that term refer to the power of electronics, the empowerer, or a
third mind?

I'm not qualified to answer

Insofar as your music goes, why do you do what you do?

I can't help it and sometimes it is quite self-entertaining!

Is chance as important as knowledge, in experimental music?

The greatness of (John) Cage is that he knew (had knowledge of) just
what chance was!

Is it important, at times, not to know what you're doing in experimental

music?

Yes, it is good to remember that the part of us that creates is not
always the part that analyses.

What is your ancestry?

I have 9 known nationalities, including Chippewa and Slavic

Was your heritage crucial in bringing you to where you are now with your

music?

Economically, yes. The most successful new music people have outside
support or sell pot to underwrite their "profession". Having a widely
diverse background prevents my music from resolving to any cultural
singularity!

Does your way of thinking about your music affect your life in general?

I find that sometimes I have a hard time functioning in everyday
routines. Sometimes I will start thinking about some music idea in a
middle of a conversation. It has nothing to do with the person, it's
some form of subconscious overdrive.

Should art be consumptive?

It is something people do that sometimes others enjoy consuming.
People do something they want to do out of some inner urge or drive. No

one is bothered with making ART anymore except as an economic
enterprise.

Are people who answer questions with "yes" or "no" stupid, or just plain

lazy?

That question is like Socrates, leading others along to where he wants
to lead them!

Does experimental music imply a separation of art and artist?

I don't think there really is that much experimental music these days.
The process is more of assimilation of the early revolt. Today we pick
up the pieces and unearth the gems!

How has your music separated you from living life?

Living is a music, and music is living but not a way to make a living,
at least not at this point. Besides, those who do, many times end up
hating it. Where is that?!

Does your music have an ending point?

No, none of my pieces end, they just become inaudible.

Do you see your work continued after you have assumed room temperature?

Only in a general way, not a specific way. Each person has different
questions they want to answer and explore.

Who do you see today carrying the tradition of experimental music into
tomorrow?

There will always be the Dreamers that remain (as Harry pointed out!).

Does performing microtonal music make you live longer?

I many times experience different bodily reactions that I consider
beneficial. This is the opposite reaction I have to noise! After all,
most of the people who were doing music when I started have fallen to
the wayside. I'm not about to stop!

-- Kraig Grady
North American Embassy of Anaphoria island
http://www.anaphoria.com

The Wandering Medicine Show
Wed. 8-9 KXLU 88.9 fm

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That was Cage. I think.

jpehrson@rcn.com wrote:

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> > Thanks much for sharing that. I do find it disappointing that the
> > interviewer brings up "experimental music" as if the music we
> composers finally put out there for audition is an experiment. It is
> the final thing! The only places where one is likely to find
> experimental music are such things as composers" sketchbooks or on a
> list such as this where research is such an important aspect.
>
> Hi Jay...
>
> Wasn't it Varese who hated the term "experimental" being applied to
> his music?? He said all the experiments were done *before* he
> finalized the music, as I recall...
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🔗Jay Williams <jaywill@tscnet.com>

At 09:34 PM 6/25/01 -0700, you wrote:
>That was Cage. I think.
Jay here,
I wouldn't be surprised if he also said that, but I remember reading
Varese's pronouncement and he also impressed it upon my mind in a phone
conversation in '63.
>GZ
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>> --- In tuning@y..., Jay Williams <jaywill@t...> wrote:
>>
>> /tuning/topicId_25550.html#25571
>>
>> > Thanks much for sharing that. I do find it disappointing that the
>> > interviewer brings up "experimental music" as if the music we
>> composers finally put out there for audition is an experiment. It is
>> the final thing! The only places where one is likely to find
>> experimental music are such things as composers" sketchbooks or on a
>> list such as this where research is such an important aspect.
>>
>> Hi Jay...
>>
>> Wasn't it Varese who hated the term "experimental" being applied to
>> his music?? He said all the experiments were done *before* he
>> finalized the music, as I recall...
>>
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>> Joseph Pehrson
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