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Kaleidoscope Project :: Hiatus
July 20, 2009—While I'm not at all tired or burned-out with my Kaleidoscope Project, I've caught the drift that everyone else is because feedback and general interest have trickled off to just about nothing. The best volumes have yet to be released, but I'm going to take a break from this one for a while and focus on some new projects. I'll be participating in a local art fest in mid-September and plan to have the next volume ready for presentation during that event.
Volume 4: Infinity Released
June 1, 2009—After two and a half months of essentially dealing with things being stolen from me, the next installment of the Kaleidoscope Project has been released. The title comes from the subject matter: instances of visual feedback loops. Filming these with a camera, which can directly view it's own source, created some jaw-dropping moments during production. I'm thrilled that people will soon finally be seeing what I've held secret for so long.
Now, to comment on the soundtracks. Usually, the subject matter of a composition gives me at least a hint as to what I should do along the lines of a soundtrack. These pieces were so abstract, I didn't have a clue... but then again there was the hint! So, for this volume, I've revisited some of the experimental techniques I used to employ way back when all I had was a cassette-based 4-track recorder and a $25 dynamic microphone, but this time I had a new Line 6 Pod XT! While some of it's a bit abrasive and possibly makes this collection less accessible than previous releases, I think it's some of the best "music" I've created in a long time. In any case, each composition has at least 4 audio layers, so hopefully the audience can find one that it likes (or can tolerate).
Overall, I'm as happy as can be right now, awash in the glow of the morning after having completed another collection in my growing baby.
The Kaleidoscope Project Receives Financial Support
March 27, 2009—Today, the Kaleidoscope Project received it's first donation! After some unfortunate (and grimly fascinating) events earlier this week, something like this couldn't have happened at a better time. The cost of producing and distributing the next volume of this project has essentially been covered, thanks to this generous person. Thanks, Bud!
Why not follow his example and help support the arts? Click here to donate to the Kaleidoscope Project.
P.S. - Yes, I'm purposefully avoiding using this person's full name because it's not my business to do so here. What I will do is provide you a link to his YouTube channel:
NitroBlut on YouTube