Steve Roden - lamp (within​​​/​​​without the skin) '2023

Tracks list

Between 1997 and 1999, Steve Roden explored the material implications of his
home, in sound. Across a set of 3” CDs he considered 20th century design
objects, utilising their form and material constructions as a means of devising
sound pieces. With lamp (within/without the skin), he meditates on the ingenious
designs of George Nelson.

Steve remarked at the time, "I suppose the initial ideas came from
‘strumming' these things as i passed them in our apartment on a daily
basis. Every sound on this recording was generated by rubbing, blowing,
plucking, scratching, etc. a 1952 sprayed plastic and metal ribbed bubble lamp
designed by George Nelson and manufactured by the Howard Miller Clock Company.
Some of the sounds were recorded directly, some were manipulated and processed
electronically. Absolutely no other objects, instruments, or sound generators
were used in the making of this recording.”

It is this humble engagement, tactile and lived in, that is at the heart of this
work and the others in the series. Simple, curious and deep explorations of the
familiar. Seems like a methodology for living.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Steve Roden - Glow (8:05)
1.02 - Steve Roden - Undulant Spores (9:01)
1.03 - Steve Roden - The Spell Will Illuminate (2:59)

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