Explorations and expressions through pure sound, 'Sound Art' refers to the deliberate use of sound as an expressive medium, unlimited by norms of instrumentation or tonality. The results range from classic ambient works, akin to the works of Brian Eno and Jeff Greinke, to works employing 'noise' (feedback, machinery, busted things), to 'sonic narratives'; stories told purely through sound.
I've been engaged in live sonic improvisations for contemporary dance choreographers and my recorded works have been used in experimental video works, in therapeutic settings, as well as receiving national and international airplay and critical acclaim.
Specific interest in exploring concepts in evolutionary theory through sound, as well as delivering poignant political messages.
'Whatever' - an avant-garde remix of electronica funk band 'Fidgital's' song by the same name.
Undertow - very edgey, lots of distortion, as well as some beautiful fat analog synth.
Distorture - originally called 'Distorturing the Prophet' because of it's harsh use of a Prophet synth, it also incorporates a closely miked engine in duress.
Bounce - Commisioned by visual artist Lyla Rye for her provocative video installation, 'Kaleidescope'. This piece is a loop.
Hello [mp3](excpt) - A remix of a party of three year olds let loose in a studio, 'Hello' was included in a compilation put out by 'New Adventures in Sound Art', and was played on CBC's DNTO.
'VFU' - a collaboration with Tokyo based percussionist Grant Bosnick.
Released in 2002, 'Howlings' is comprised of three electronic works using divergent compositional techniques and technologies, and yet all sharing a common lineage of expression. All share aspects of minimalism and ambient music -limited sound sources, gradual evolutions and repetition - and yet all can be poignantly dramatic, sometimes explosively so...
"...hints at a new form of aural beauty..."
"...one of the most accomplished and pleasurable electroacoustic CDs I have encountered..."
MusicWorks Magazine, Spring 2003
soulscaping
lupus angelus
sud
'Paradigmalogos Sessions', a cassette recorded in 1996, were recordings of improvisations ostensibly exploring evolutionary theory through music by a collective of musicians. While I can't find any of the tracks anymore here is a remnant web page which features some lengthy ruminations on music improvisation and evolution.
The track list gives a great bearing on the kinds of music we were producing...
All works by Nik Beeson alone are licensed under a
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