Another Latham Diary…
Down in Latham – Canberra’s most sedate suburb and 1970s design showcase – something stirs. Occasionally. When it does, I’ll let you know.
And the Hummadruz? A sonic phenomenon; a buzzing drone, perhaps heard on high ground on a still summer’s day. I think I’ve written several pieces like that. I’m a bagpipe owner, y’know… and a Stylophone collector.
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Musician, composer, record producer and recording engineer Ian Blake was born in London but now lives in Canberra, where he runs his own studio and is currently working on new music and sound art at the Australian National University and on various commissions. He has written for theatre, film, chamber music, dance and public art projects, and for his production work has gained a gold disc and an Australian Record Industry Association award nomination. In composition, recording and live work he draws on experience in European traditional and classical music, early music and electronica.
The landscape above? A wintry evening on the Monaro between Nimmitabel and Cooma, NSW.
April 23, 2009 at 2:03 pm |
Hi Ian,
While desperately avoiding doing something useful, I was Googling Piggery Jokery and came upon your lovely “death and drone” photo from Towersey – it’s such a great image, we would like to use it, and will credit you.
Good to be reminded of Pyewackett’s music too, a favourite of ours in the 80s.
May meet at a festival over here, or if we ever make it to Australia!
Season’s greetings,
Su, The Droning Crone.