Michael Chocholak

07:25, 7.13mb , 128kbps [11/17/08]

Abstract
from the ancient Egyptian sacred text describing the 12 hour journey of a newly deceased soul through Tuat, the land of the dead. a gate for each hour of the sun's journey through the night. harmonics, water, pasture gates, tensile wire, pvc pipe, birds

07:19, 7.04mb , 128kbps [11/17/08]

Ambient
circadian wheel of fire bathed in the endless flow of water. harmonics, conch, pasture gates and image to sound conversion

07:48, 7.50mb , 128kbps [11/17/08]

Abstract
the shadow dance of fracture and fatigue that eventually blossums into structural epiphany. harmonics, bees, pasture gates

09:16, 8.90mb , 128kbps [11/17/08]

Abstract Ambient
Aditi = limitless, unbounded, divine wisdom, the goddess of space and consciousness who nourishes the earth, supports the sky and sustains all existance, Swara = music or sound. the swara are the notes of Carnatic music. it is also a form of yoga that allows one to energize either hemisphere of their brain through breathing technique. harmonics, horns, conch, flute, percussion

07:33, 7.25mb , 128kbps [09/01/08]

Abstract
from the Alveromancy CD - processed harmonics and percussion with a quasi-orchestral character and Pandia on vocals. In the middle of the night, in the dark, amidst the echoes, in the solitude... revelation.

08:07, 7.81mb , 128kbps [06/29/08]

Abstract
Ariel, the magical air spirit in Shakespeare's The Tempest appears here clad in white noise and glass. From the Alveromancy CD on Triple Bath.

05:36, 5.39mb , 128kbps [05/18/08]

Abstract
for Bebe Barron, who, using circuits built by her husband Louis and tape recorders, composed the music for Forbidden Planet as well as other short art films. the homebuilt electronics were often overloaded until they burned up to create their unique sounds.
Credits: mostly steel pasture gates, a wire fence and a home brewed id monster

05:28, 5.25mb , 128kbps [05/16/08]

Soundscape
frogs on foal watch

07:49, 7.52mb , 128kbps , 120bpm [03/07/08]

Oceanic

Credits: trumpet, didg, a little shortwave and, of course, a jaguar

08:24, 8.74mb , 128kbps [03/07/08]

Soundscape
birds in my backyard. dedicated to Rik Rue

19:23, 18.61mb , 128kbps [01/13/08]

Soundscape
a soundscape beginning with cherry harvest - which often started before dawn - that is interrupted by a thunder storm, segueing to a walk through Portland, bells, ducks and piano from the Whitman campus, a toy piano in an antique store, and a few other bits here and there with an underpinning of hypnotic cello. dedicated to Luc Ferrari.

14:21, 13.78mb , 128kbps [12/22/07]

Abstract
facing the long nights of the soul. winter being the long night of the seasons. welcome to the solstice and the light. vocals by Pandia

08:03, 7.74mb , 128kbps [12/22/07]

Soundscape
recorded during the morning chores; boots on the snow, mares trotting out to pasture, breaking ice in the water trough, wind in the cedars

08:55, 8.58mb , 128kbps [12/22/07]

Abstract
a duet between wine glass and electric guitar played with tweezers and a glass paperweight

05:49, 5.59mb , 128kbps [10/15/07]

Soundscape
tearing down the barn. some pics on the photos page
Credits: hand winch, steel cable, chains, crowbar, gravity

12:35, 12.09mb , 128kbps [08/26/07]

Abstract Ambient
prismatic dancing of light on leaves

12:51, 12.35mb , 128kbps [08/26/07]

Ambient
Líf and Lífthrasir emerging from Hoddmímir's Forest after Ragnarök discover a Ballardian re-greening of the world.
Credits: metallic percussion, harmonic tones

08:04, 7.75mb , 128kbps [08/03/07]

Abstract
the 'lavalamp' series are meant to be downloaded and played in any number and combination, continuously and simultaneously (looped). since they have differing durations they will interact differently over time. the effect is a subtlely and constantly changing and evolving ambience.

03:57, 3.81mb , 128kbps [08/03/07]

Abstract
the 'lavalamp' series are meant to be downloaded and played in any number and combination, continuously and simultaneously (looped). since they have differing durations they will interact differently over time. the effect is a subtlely and constantly changing and evolving ambience.