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Vignette de 2 Radio Solos

2 Radio Solos

Michael Snow

2009

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These 2 short-wave pieces are both \"played continuous improvisations, There was no editing, no post-facto electronic alteration. The sounds were found by paying intense attention to fate tuning in and out and between stations, changing bands, bass, treble and volume. The radio played is circa 1962 Normende (pictured). The gradual change in pitch and speed on SHORT WAVELENGTH is an \"accident\" : batteries were losing power during the recording. The tapes were made at night in a rem ote North Canadian cabin lit by a kerosene lamp...................................