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the PiNG presents Collapsible Frequency Flow and Nightingale



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A SPECiAL AMBiENT PiNG PRESENTATIiON
ROBERT RICH . LiVE iN CONCERT
at the CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRiNiTY 
SATURDAY APRiL 29th 2006 . 8PM
Church of the Holy Trinity . Trinity Square, Toronto ON Canada
(south of Dundas . west of Yonge . behind The Eaton Centre)
Doors open @ 7.30PM . Performance @ 8PM . $20
Tickets available at soundscapes, Rotate This and 
at this week's AMBiENT PiNG TUESDAY

Robert Rich will perform a solo concert of instrumental electronic 
music, incorporating instruments such as flutes and lap steel guitar 
along with analog modular synthesizer, keyboards and computers. 
Rich will perform selections from among his many recordings, 
including his latest CD "Electric Ladder," woven together with 
improvisations and new material. Computer generated motion 
graphics by Daniel Colvin will accompany Rich's music, along 
with custom laser projections.

The film by Daniel Colvin tells a non-linear, non-verbal story. 
Its series of shifting images conveys aspects of the evolution 
of complexity and consciousness within the narrative of 
cosmological history. Rich's music takes a parallel path 
through that narrative. Though not synchronized to the film, 
the music speaks a non-verbal poetry. Music and image 
combine to express a modern shamanic journey.

Doors open @ 7.30PM . Performance @ 8PM . $20
Tickets will be available at this week's PiNG. 

for more info:
http://www.theambientping.com/robert_rich_live.html

and now back to the weekly PiNG news . . .

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THE AMBiENT PiNG  .  http://www.theambientping.com
Tuesdays @ HACiENDA . 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor . Toronto 
(upstairs - directly across from the Bathurst subway station) 
Doors open at 9pm . 1st set at 9:30 . PayWhatYouCan 

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THiS Tuesday April 18th . Collapsible Frequency Flow (CFF) 
and Nightingale (Jesse Baird & Dafydd Hughes)

Collapsible Frequency Flow (CFF) is an experimental sound 
project, exploring different textures of sound, warped LOW end 
drones, feedback and distant guitar tones. CFF is Darren Young 
and David Reeves. With the addition of Norm Meloche a few years 
ago, CFF has ventured into a more improvisational mind frame. 
CFF explores soundscapes and ray of emotions, melding nature, 
space, wind, percussion, strings, contact mics and effects.
http://www.myspace.com/collapsiblefrequencyflowin
  
On the flip side will be Nightingale. Using turntables, electronics 
and anything else that's lying around, Nightingale creates eerie 
landscapes, strange textures and off-kilter grooves ideal for 
dining, dancing and making out.
http://www.sideshowmedia.ca

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Before Sets CD . Gaudí by Robert Rich
For part III of our lead up to Robert's performance here in Toronto 
on April 29th, we trip back to an old favourite from 1991, Gaudí. 
A flowing organic piece balanced with subtle structure and geometry, 
this album was inspired by the essence of early 20th century Spanish 
architect Antoni Gaudí's work. http://www.robertrich.com

Between Sets CD . Mandala for Chaos by Embracing the Glass
Tonight we feature the first CD by Worcester, Massachusetts' 
Embracing the Glass. The work of vocalist Jeff Sampson and 
instrumentalist Sean Carroll is not about drinking but more 
about transparency and fragility. Their ethereal ambient 
atmospheres definitely make them one of the unique 
voices within our genre. Read more about it here in rik's 
*ping things* CD review below and hear it Tuesday @ the PiNG.
http://www.burningshirt.com/etg/etg.html

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COMiNG Tuesday April 25th . GEARS of SAND Mini-Tour 
featuring Ben Fleury-Steiner with Mikronesia, William Fields 
and Aidan Baker with PHOLDE

Gears of Sand Recordings is a not-for-profit independent 
electronic/electro-acoustic label that has been actively 
releasing PiNG artists like Aidan Baker and PHOLDE. 
GOS founder, Ben Fleury-Steiner makes his first visit 
to the PiNG and brings along fellow US label mates 
Mikronesia and William Fields to join up with local label 
mates Aidan Baker and PHOLDE. Should be a crowded 
night of varied soundscapes on the PiNG stage, don't miss it.

Gears of Sand Recordings: http://www.gearsofsand.net
Ben Fleury-Steiner: http://www.gearsofsand.net/bfsportal.html
Mikronesia: http://www.mikronesia.com
William Fields: http://www.williamfields.com
Aidan Baker: http://www.aidanbaker.org
PHOLDE: http://www.pholde.com

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rik maclean's *ping things* CD Reviews

Embracing the Glass . "Mandala for Chaos"

Shimmering. That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think 
of "Mandala for Chaos" by Embracing the Glass. Shimmering, 
floating, sweeping tones passing by the senses while subtle vocals 
glide through your perceptions. Rising, swelling, like the crest of 
a wave tugging you deeper into its grasp. Transcendent, inspired, 
a womb-like serenity.

Starting with slowly building pads paired with subtle vocals, opening 
track "Around" ebbs and flows like nighttime waves on a lonely 
beach. Growing in strength with each pass the waves grow more 
powerful, their pull becomes stronger and what was only a 
distant image a few moments ago now surrounds you.

Track two "Chasm of Faith" brings to mind a tranquil lake where 
drops of water make ever- expanding ripples throughout. Somber 
strings float past the senses while a vocal line made strong 
through it's restraint brings to mind the mournful call of 
sirens to unsuspecting sailors. One can't help but 
become mesmerized by their charms.

"Great Lakes Chain Gang" places the vocals more prominently in 
the mix, a layering of looped lines building on top of each other to 
create a tapestry of voices. At times this track reminds me of 
Brendan Perry of Dead Can Dance, something about the 
voice, the intonation, the phrasing. Cool stuff.

Closing track "Mandala for Chaos" uses harmonic pads as a 
backdrop for further vocal stylings, a beautiful blend of sounds 
that flow and melt into each other creating a beautiful spiral 
of sound. Simply breathtaking.

Shimmering. That's the first thing that comes to mind when 
I think of "Mandela for Chaos" by Embracing the Glass. 
Something liquid, shining in the light, shifting and 
flowing, almost alive. Shimmering. Lovely. Yes.

rik - ping things

"Mandala for Chaos" is available now at ping things! Visit 
http://www.pingthings.com/EMBRACINGchaos.htm 
to find out more

Tune in to ping things radio this Sunday and Wednesday from 9PM 
to 12AM EST at http://www.live365.com/stations/marastorment 
to hear tracks from "Mandala for Chaos" along with a ton of 
other tracks taken from the ping things catalogue!


http://www.pingthings.com = ambient + electronic + chill things 

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* Other Toronto area sonic/visual events of interest this week:

* Wednesday, April 19th . Aaron Lumley/Eric Chenaux + 
   Colin Fisher/Nick Fraser
   1st set is Eric Chenaux and Aaron Lumley
   improvising on semi-acoustic guitars   
   2nd set is Nick Fraser and Colin Fisher
   improvising on drums and a guitar 
   part of the Poor Pilgrim series
   10:00pm . The Press Club . 850 Dundas St.W . PWYC
   
* Wednesday April 19th . Blake Hargreeves (dreamcatcher),
   Hard Love in Times New Roman, Mabus
   Women in Tragedy
   10pm . the Now Lounge . $5

* Thursday April 20th . Improvisors' Pool
   The improvisors' pool is a weekly gathering for
   musicians who practice collective free improvisation.
   It welcomes players of all levels and backgrounds.
   7:00-9:00 Ralph Thornton Centre . 765 Queen Street East

* Thursdays April 20th . Double Wind Cello Trios 
   Double Wind Cello Trios members are John Oswald - sax, 
   Marvin Green - bass, Anne Bourne - cello, Tiina Kiik - accordion 
   and David Prentice - violin
   8:30PM . Edward Day Gallery . 952 Queen Street West
   
* Thursday, April 20th . mondo.urban presents FACTORY GIRL
   an evening of art, fashion, dance & music in tribute to Andy 
   Warhol's muse EDIE SEDGEWICK featuring live music by 
   JILLIAN ANN, SUNSHINE STATE, SHALYN GRAY, 
   SADIE MAY CRASH, ROBOT LOVE & ANNA CYZON, 
   DJs BENJAMIN BOLES & HALI, and much more
   Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W., Toronto
   $12 advance at Soundscapes - $20 at the door ($15 with food 
   donation to Ernestine's Women's Shelter's Food Bank)

* Friday, April 21st . Images Festival & The Music Gallery present
   "LIVE IMAGES 6: SOME CATS FROM JAPAN" curated by 
   AKI ONDA & featuring TAEJI SAWAI, KANTA HORIO 
   & ATSUHIRO ITO
   The Vatikan, 1032 Queen St. W., Toronto . $10
 
* Sunday, April 23 . The NOW Series presented by AIMT 
   and the NOW Lounge
   2:00- workshop TBA    
   4:00- Berthiaume / Martel
   w/ antoine berthiaume - guitar, pierre-yves martel- bass           
   5:00/6:00- Berthiaume / Martel w/ guests
   w/ antoine berthiaume - guitar, pierre-yves martel- bass, 
   john oswald- alto sax, scott thomson- trombone, 
   john wilson- guitar, jeff luciani- drums, lina allemano- trumpet, 
   michaelangelo- home-made instruments
   4-7PM . The NOW Lounge - 189 Church St. . $6
   
* Sunday, April 23 . John Oswald’s timefields & maritides CD 
   Launch - edited by John Oswald, published by Musicworks 
   Featuring performances by: John Oswald, Anne Bourne, 
   Doug Tielli, Rebecca van der Post, Laurel MacDonald 
   and Phil Strong
   2.30PM . Edward Day Gallery . 952 Queen Street West
   
* Monday April 24th . Spires that in the Sunset Rise,
   Sounds of North American Adult Bookstores, 
   Disguises, Castlemusic w/ Ryan Driver
   9pm . Gladstone Art Bar  $8

* May 1st - 31st . New Adventures In Sound Art Presents: 
   Deep Wireless Festival. a month-long celebration of radio and 
   transmission art, radio artists, sound artists and enthusiasts can 
   experience performances, sound installations, new commissions, 
   special radio broadcasts, a CD launch and conference.
   Conference Pass $150/130 (+$20 discount - early bird registration)
   Early bird registration deadline is April 14th, day rates available.
   May 1st - 31st . The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen St W) & Ryerson 
   University Student Campus Centre (55 Gould St)
   more info at http://www.deepwireless.ca

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THE AMBiENT PiNG is a social sound/art event presenting live 
performances by Toronto's finest ambient, chillout, improv and 
experimental music artists plus performers from around the world, 
every Tuesday evening at HACiENDA . 794 Bathurst Street at Bloor. 
http://www.theambientping.com 

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live ambient, chillout and experimental music performances or to 
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