Contemplating The Engine Room
from Factory Reset by David Gerard
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This 'musique concrete' was inspired by Harry Partch, and while sonically, not a homage in the pure sense of the word, it pays tribute to the experimentation explored by Partch, Cage, Pärt, etc.
Ever since I can remember, I found a fascination and even meditative quality to certain industrial sounds: the hum of machinery, the ambience of factories, the noise emitted by electromagnetic fields. I thought it would be interesting to create that environment as a sound collage.
But I also wanted to make sure it wasn't a 'synthesized' outcome - that is, I did not want to create an electronic representation. So I began with laying down an automated drone, then thought about what certain machines would sound like in operation: assembly line activity, robotics, timed switches going on and off - and worked in earnest to recreate them.
In the end, my objective was to create this in such a way as its authenticity would be gleaned by anyone listening. And while I accept that "Engine Room" will not likely wind up on any station playlists [especially now that SomaFm's experimental station "Earwaves" bid a fond farewell in 2017], I hope those with an ear for innovational music will find themselves intrigued.
Sidebar: Hosannahs to Mike Watt, as I copped the title from one of his solo album recordings.
Ever since I can remember, I found a fascination and even meditative quality to certain industrial sounds: the hum of machinery, the ambience of factories, the noise emitted by electromagnetic fields. I thought it would be interesting to create that environment as a sound collage.
But I also wanted to make sure it wasn't a 'synthesized' outcome - that is, I did not want to create an electronic representation. So I began with laying down an automated drone, then thought about what certain machines would sound like in operation: assembly line activity, robotics, timed switches going on and off - and worked in earnest to recreate them.
In the end, my objective was to create this in such a way as its authenticity would be gleaned by anyone listening. And while I accept that "Engine Room" will not likely wind up on any station playlists [especially now that SomaFm's experimental station "Earwaves" bid a fond farewell in 2017], I hope those with an ear for innovational music will find themselves intrigued.
Sidebar: Hosannahs to Mike Watt, as I copped the title from one of his solo album recordings.
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from Factory Reset,
released July 4, 2020
David Gerard - automation
David Gerard - automation
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David Gerard
Started my musical sojourn in 1984. Took a 10 year hiatus - returned in 1994. Took another ten years off, and began commercially recording in 2004. Have consistently composed & released new music ever since. My discography is my legacy. Namasté.
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