Radiolab Music Hat
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Aug 29, 2025 Dive into the transformative world of music as we explore the unique sounds of Dawn of Midi, blending acoustic and electronic elements. Hear their thoughts on identity and rhythm in their album, Dysnomia. Discover the inspiring story of Juana Molina, an actress turned musician, as she champions her true passion. Reflect on the emotional journey of solo music creation, and the innovative techniques that bring personal experiences to life. Lastly, celebrate the unexpected discoveries in music amidst today's algorithm-driven landscape.
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Band Origins And Transformation
- Dawn of Midi began as three CalArts students who improvised intense, pitch-black sessions and later shifted styles.
- They transformed those late-night experiments into slow, layered acoustic pieces that mimic machines.
Human Machines And Quantum Time
- Dawn of Midi built music that feels like ancient folk filtered through obsessive, machine-like precision.
- Their layered rhythms create multiple time flows that pull in and out of phase to produce trance-like states.
Machines Reveal Human Potential
- The machine can reveal human capacities by showing new possibilities, which people then reproduce analogously.
- Technology often expands our sense of what our bodies and minds can do, leading to 'reclaimed' human skills.