Michael Chocholak

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 not complete compositions. they 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 not complete compositions. they 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.

06:47, 6.52mb , 128kbps [08/03/07]

Abstract
the 'lavalamp' series are not complete compositions. they 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.

07:01, 6.74mb , 128kbps [08/03/07]

Abstract
the 'lavalamp' series are not complete compositions. they 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.

08:34, 8.24mb , 128kbps [01/18/05]

Abstract
"Fiery the Angels rose, and as they rose deep thunder roll'd around their shores, indignant burning with the fires of Orc" - from America, A Prophecy by William Blake
Credits: manipulation of interactive resonating circuits

05:06, 6.13mb , 160kbps , 60bpm [09/15/06]

IDM
If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth - Ecclesiastes 11:3 And sweet rain would fall, Effortlessly slaking every thirst... Be like the forces of nature: When it blows, there is only wind; When it rains, there is only rain. - Tao Te Ching
Credits: Tibetan bowl, birds, wine glass, drums

03:53, 3.73mb , 128kbps [07/30/07]