Electronic Music

In this podcast Rob Puricelli talks to Ian Boddy, who has been a fixture on the electronic music scene for over 40 years, as an artist, a sound designer and a label owner. His label, DiN, celebrates its 100th release this month with one of Ian’s own creations, ‘Nevermore’. Rob finds out more about this niche label, why and how it started and how it still remains a relevant and popular imprint to this day. Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:36 - Where did it all begin? 05:58 - How did you get into sound design? 09:53 - How did the idea of the DiN label come about? 13:05 - What makes it on to the label?14:43 - What was behind the Tone Science series of releases?18:07 - How have services like Bandcamp empowered labels?22:39 - The 100th DiN release, Nevermore26:13 - What was the inspiration behind Nevermore and what was used to create it?28:17 - What’s your story with the Analogue Systems French Connection?31:44 - What are your thoughts on expressive synthesizers?32:55 - Are there any more live performance recordings coming soon?34:39 - What’s your personal favourite DiN release of the 100 so far?35:56 - What are the plans for the next 100 DiN releases?37:15 - What’s coming up in terms of live performances in the future? 38:58 - What instruments are inspiring you right now? Ian Boddy BiogComposer, sound designer, DiN ambient music label owner & analogue synth aficionado.Ian Boddy first got into composing music in the late 70’s in Newcastle upon Tyne, England whilst studying for a degree in Biochemistry. Having fallen in love with the sound-worlds of German electronic bands such as Tangerine Dream, he came across an arts centre that housed a studio filled with reel-to-reel tape machines and analogue synthesisers. Boddy taught himself how to use this equipment through a process of experimentation, thus began a long and successful music career.Specialising in ambient and electronic music, Boddy has three main strands to his musical activities which are run under the umbrella of his own company, Something Else Music Limited.Sound Design:Worked with Zero-G since 1992 to release a series of critically acclaimed sample libraries such as Ambient Volumes 1 & 2, Malice in Wonderland, Ambiosis & Dreamzone.Released 3 Kontakt virtual instruments Morphology, Analogue Sequencer Loops & Outer Limits. In 2008 set up his own brand of downloadable sound libraries under the Ian Boddy Waveforms banner with 4 releases to date. Also done extensive sound design/synth programming work for Native Instruments, Camel Audio, Soniccouture, Sample Magic & LinPlug.Library Music:Worked with DeWolfe Music since 1997 releasing over 20 albums with titles such as Waterworlds, Drones, Living Planet, The Unexplained & The Weather. In total this represents over 500 pieces which have been used extensively in TV, radio, film & documentaries in the UK, Europe, Japan & North America.DiN:Although Boddy has been releasing music since 1980 his main focus since 1999 has been the DiN ambient electronica label. With the release of “Nevermore” the label has released 100 albums with artists such as Chris Carter, Robert Rich, Tetsu Inoue, Markus Reuter, Erik Wøllo, Scanner & ARC. Boddy has performed concerts in the UK, The Netherlands, Germany & USA.https://ianboddy.comhttps://din.org.ukhttps://dinrecords.bandcamp.comhttps://din.org.uk/album/nevermore-din69Audio clips used in this podcast are taken from the album, ‘Nevermore’, performed by Ian Boddy. Rob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI’s so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners. He also writes reviews and articles for his website, failedmuso.com, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows. He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology. www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Sam Battle, also known as Look Mum No Computer, chats to Caro C about his love of electronics, '80s music and re-using discarded technology in new ways to create a unique musical identity.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Developing A Unique Sound07:35 - Early Projects08:29 - Analogue Noise12:29 - Modular Synthesis13:59 - Kosmo Modules15:44 - This Museum Is Not Obsolete17:53 - Interactive Installations20:57 - The 1000 Oscillator Megadrone22:52 - The Crystal Palace Electro Magnetic Sonic Sequencer26:53 - Other Electronic Projects27:49 - Musical Projects29:26 - The Recording Process32:21 - Working With PatreonSam Battle BiogFrom his early interest in electronics and '80s synth-pop to setting up a museum showcasing obsolete electronic and music technology, Sam Battle, who goes under the moniker Look Mum No Computer, is carving out a unique niche for himself.Known as both an Inventor and Musician and with a strong Patreon following and almost half a million YouTube subscribers, Sam makes a feature of reworking old technology to create new and interesting sounds. He has repurposed discarded Teletubbies, Furbies and Speak & Spell's to create various interactive projects, which are used in his musical compositions and are also featured at his museum in Ramsgate, Kent, England. https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomputerhttps://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.com/Caro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album "Electric Mountain" is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

For decades, synth manufacturers and sound designers have strived to recreate the sounds of acoustic instruments, such as brass, woodwind and strings. Digital sampling was launched in 1979 but was unable to express the subtleties and nuances of acoustic instruments, until Physical Modelling came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. David Bessell talks to Rob Puricelli about how he was inspired by this and sought to explore it further using modular synths and software. Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Where did your career start?03:24 - What sparked your interest in physical modelling?05:08 - How do you begin to create a physical model?07:51 - What do you use to create your physical models?11:17 - When using modular to create models, what modules would one require?13:55 - Are you using modelling to recreate or create anew?21:14 - What other methods of modelling exist?23:23 - Why do you think physical modelling didn’t catch on?29:11 - What’s the future for physical modelling?32:47 - What methods do you use to perform with your physical models?36:40 - How can someone begin to get into physical modelling today? https://sites.google.com/site/davebessellmusic/https://soundcloud.com/dave-bessellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9nVhVYQ2bp9h6BE5MWpTQhttps://din7d.bandcamp.com/album/tone-science-no-2-elements-and-particleshttps://din.org.uk/album/node-live-din55 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karplus-Strong_string_synthesishttp://www.ron-berry.co.uk/page6.htmlDavid Bessell BiogBefore studying at the Royal College of Music, where he covered orchestration and composition, the latter of which he carried on at the Guildhall, David Bessell first made a name for himself as a session musician, arranger and programmer for bands such as Killing Joke and Suede. As a solo artist and as one quarter of analogue synthesizer quartet Node (alongside Flood, Ed Buller and Mel Wesson, who took over from Gary Stout), he has made a name for himself as a highly experimental musician with a particular interest in physical modelling, exploring the creation of tones that sound and behave like natural acoustic instruments, or in some cases, sound like nothing physically possible in the real world. Rob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI’s so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners. He also writes reviews and articles for his website, failedmuso.com, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows. He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Marshall Jefferson talks about his early years in the Chicago house music scene, his seminal 'Move Your Body’ track, the classic equipment he's worked with and how modern music technology allows anyone to create with ease.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:10 - The Early Years 05:42 - Rock Music Influence 08:52 - Ron Hardy, Trax Records & DJ Pierre10:29 - Replacing Stolen Equipment11:44 - Logic and Roland Cloud13:19 - The Ten City Album13:47 - Incorporating Binaural 15:36 - Composing Alone18:03 - Working On Headphones22:47 - Sonic Improvements24:39 - Market Saturation27:09 - Females In Electronic Music29:25 - Future ProjectsMarshall Jefferson BiogMarshall Jefferson has been a key player in the house music genre. Starting out in the Chicago house scene, his early tracks like ‘Open Our Eyes’ and ‘7 Ways to Jack’ were put out on the TRAX Records label and made an impact on the scene, but it was his use of piano in ‘Move Your Body’ that bought wider attention to his work.Since those early years, Marshall has helped to develop the acid house movement with his work on ‘Acid Trax’ with DJ Pierre in 1987. He also turned his hand to deep house, most notably on ‘Open Our Eyes’, released in 1988 on Big Beat. He headlined the first House Music Tour of Europe in 1987 and in the 90s did a five-year residency with the Tribal Gathering and Big Love Events in London, during which time he released his 1997 studio album Day Of The Onion.In 2021, Marshall teamed up with Byron Stingily to release a new album 'Judgement' under the Ten City band name, their first collaboration in 25 years.https://www.beatport.com/artist/ten-city/39865Caro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album "Electric Mountain" is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Michelle Moog Koussa is the Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, an organisation set up in her father’s memory to carry out educational work in the community and curate and display his extensive archive, and the many instruments he developed in his long career.In recent years, the BMF has increasingly touched the lives and minds of young people interested in electronic sounds, as well as preserving her father’s legacy for current and future generations to enjoy and draw inspiration from via the Moogseum located in Asheville, North Carolina, USA.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Why Start The Foundation?04:30 - The Three Parts Of The Foundation07:20 - Unusual Items In The Archive09:16 - What did you learn about your father from the archive?10:11 - Who inspired Bob Moog?14:05 - The Moogseum23:01 - What Synth’s Are Available?24:12 - The Electronic Voyager documentary28:17 - Did making the movie reveal anything new about your father?30:15 - The impact of the Minimoog33:21 - When can we see The Electronic Voyager Film?34:12 - How important is the work of the BMF and other similar organisations?https://moogfoundation.org/https://moogseum.org/https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/electronic-voyagerMoog musical clips provided by:Danniielle O’Connor (Moog Voyager) - http://pulseeternal.com/ Ernesto Romeo (Minimoog Model D) - https://klaussband.bandcamp.com/ Moot Booxlé (Memorymoog & Minimoog) - http://mootbooxle.bandcamp.com/ Suzanne Aston (Moog Voyager XL) - http://synthsbythesea.com/wp/ Brian Oliva (Theremin) - https://www.getsemanimusic.com/ Michelle Moog Koussa BiogMichelle Moog-Koussa, Bob Moog’s third daughter, was born in 1968, just as Wendy Carlos released her groundbreaking album Switched-On Bach, which brought the Moog synthesizer to the fore of the public consciousness. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, a position she has held for the past 16 years. She has grown the Foundation from a grass roots, volunteer-based organization to one that has nationally recognized goals and accomplishments, a staff of seven, and a worldwide network of supporters. She has been the driving force behind the Foundation’s vision to carry Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy forward by igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science, history, and innovation.At the forefront of this vision is the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. Michelle stewarded this project from an occasional volunteer outreach effort to a standardized 10-week curriculum that teaches the science of sound through the magic of music to second grade children in nearly 100 classrooms in Asheville, North Carolina. While Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool currently serves 3,000 children a year, Michelle is leading the Foundation to expand this project nationwide.Michelle also oversees the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, a vast array of historic materials ranging from photos to schematics, from correspondence to prototypes. The Bob Moog Foundation shares the materials with other research institutions and museums, and opened its Moogseum in May 2019, and interactive facility where the Foundation’s educational and historic preservation initiatives converge.Michelle has written the foreword for The Synthesizer Book, by acclaimed writer and historian, Mark Vail, and has been featured on numerous video and podcasts. Michelle gave a talk at TEDx Asheville in 2017 entitled, Inspired: The Journey of Discovering my Famous Father, which can be viewed here.Rob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI’s so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners.He also writes reviews and articles for his website, failedmuso.com, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows.He also works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Director Lisa Rovner and Sound Designer Marta Salogni chat to Caro C about their feature length documentary, Sisters With Transistors, exploring the role of women as pioneers of electronic music from the 1920s through to the 1980s.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:33 - Summary Of The Film02:18 - Why Make The Documentary?03:42 - Not Seeking Popularity 05:35 - Gathering Archive Footage06:49 - Narration by Laurie Anderson08:00 - The Women Tell Their Own Stories 08:58 - Sound Design Instead Of A Score11:47 - Marta Salogni On Her Influences 20:19 - Defining A New Genre Of Music 22:59 - Creating New Sounds And Composing With Tape 27:52 - Sound Design For The Film31:04 - The Challenges Of Composing For Film34:08 - The Importance Of Female Role ModelsThe film features Clara Rockmore, Daphne Oram, Bebe Barron, Delia Derbyshire, Maryanne Amacher, Pauline Oliveros, Wendy Carlos, Eliane Radigue, Suzanne Ciani and Laurie Spiegel with commentary by Laurie Anderson.https://sisterswithtransistors.com/https://www.modernfilms.com/sisterswithtransistors (UK) https://metrograph.com/live-screenings/sisters-with-transistors/ (USA)Lisa Rovner BiogA French American artist and filmmaker, Lisa Rovner is now based in London with her work presented in art venues and theatres internationally. Her films delve into the archives and work to transform politics and philosophy into cinematic spectacle. Rovner has collaborated with some of the most internationally respected artists and brands including Pierre Huyghe, Liam Gillick, Sebastien Tellier, Maison Martin Margiela and Acne. Sisters With Transistors is her first feature documentary.www.messageisthemedium.comMarta Salogni BiogA record producer, mixer, recording engineer and tape composer, Marta Salogni launched her career in her native Italy, where she spent her early years collaborating with artists and bands across a range of musical styles. As a producer and mixer, Marta Salogni has worked with Björk, M.I.A., Factory Floor, Kelela, Liars, Alex Cameron, Daniel Blumberg, Little Boots, Temples, Insecure Men, The Orielles, HMLTD, and Django Django. Marta is the sound designer for Sisters With Transistors.www.solarmanagement.co.uk/marta-salogniCaro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album "Electric Mountain" is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Delia Derbyshire Day Charity: https://deliaderbyshireday.comCatch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Musician and Technologist Tim Exile chats to Caro C about the creation of the Endlesss project and the benefits of immersive, collaborative music creation in real time.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Musical Background And The Endlesss Project 05:27 - Creating An Intuitive Software 08:23 - The Technical Challenges Of Endlesss11:09 - Turning Music Creation Into A Social Event13:39 - The Team Behind Endlesss17:41 - Enthusiasts and Established Artists 19:29 - Future Connectivity21:11 - Mobile Music Creation23:40 - Using Endlesss To Generate Ideas26:28 - Music Ownership28:30 - Educational Use30:22 - How To Get Started Tim Exile BiogTim Exile is a musician, technologist and the founder of Endlesss (yes that's Endlesss with 3 s's), a groundbreaking app for live collaborative music creation with a global community of creators. Tim has released records on labels like Warp and Planet Mu, appeared at venues like Berghain/Panorama Bar and Fabric, and performed alongside artists such as Imogen Heap, Nile Rodgers, Beardyman and many more. Before he launched Endlesss, Tim built digital musical instruments for Native Instruments amongst numerous other projects, talks and collaborations aligned with his embrace of creative flow-states. https://endlesss.fm/Caro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. She started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Delia Derbyshire Day Charity: https://deliaderbyshireday.comCatch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

As one third of the second incarnation of Scritti Politti, David Gamson was the man behind the polished, groove-laden sound of the band’s second album Cupid & Psyche ’85 and their third album, Provision. Gamson went on to write and produce for the likes of Chaka Khan, Meshell Ndegeocello, George Benson and Luther Vandross, and more recently with the likes of Kesha, Charli XCX, Jessie J and Kelly Clarkson.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:19 - Where did your electronic music journey start?03:06 - Geoff Travis steps in and joining Scritti Politti05:13 - The birth and gestation of Cupid & Psyche '85, plus the Nile Rodgers myth07:32 - What was your collaboration process with Green like?10:36 - The sound and gear of Cupid & Psyche '8515:02 - The MIDI effect16:48 - Arrangements and counterpoint19:16 - Provision and pain21:42 - The constraints of having a 'signature sound'23:00 - Partnering with Green again24:00 - How do you find and use music technology today?26:31 - TV and movie work and the future28:39 - Cupid & Psyche ’85 live in 2021David Gamson BiogDavid Gamson first dabbled with synthesizers in his teenage years, playing with his father’s ARP 2600. It was the first step on a very successful musical journey that eventually saw him come to the attention of Rough Trade founder, Geoff Travis. Travis had already signed and nurtured an act fronted by Welshman Green Gartside, called Scritti Politti. Travis saw the potential in both men and they soon began a fruitful career as part of the second incarnation of the band.Two globally successful and critically-acclaimed albums followed, Cupid & Psyche '85 and 1988's Provision before the band dispersed, a move brought on by Gartside’s overwhelming distaste for the industry.During that period, Gamson spent time producing, writing and arranging for the likes of Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, occasionally with Green at his side. However, after a painful, drawn out experience recording Provision, David decided to establish himself more as a producer and writer than a band member and his first post-Scritti effort was for Tony LeMans on Prince’s Paisley Park Records label.His work as a staff producer at Warner Bros saw him working with Roger Troutman, Sheila E., George Benson and another stint with Chaka Khan. Gamson’s work with Meshell Ndegeocello saw him nominated for multiple Grammys.After going independent, David found himself working with Green again on Provision’s follow up, 1999’s 'Anomie & Bonhomie', this time solely as producer. After this, he turned his hand to film and TV, working alongside Hans Zimmer on Mission Impossible 2.More recently, he has focused on songwriting and has worked with a number of high profile artists including Kesha, Adam Lambert, Jessie J and Quinn XCII. Most notably, he received a songwriting GRAMMY nomination for his work on ‘Stronger’ by Kelly Clarkson, a track which sat atop the Billboard Hot #100 for three weeks as well as many other charts worldwide. His work with Charlie XCX, a leading figure in the new PC Music/Hyper Pop genre, came about in no small part due to the fact that Cupid & Psyche ’85 is held in very high regard in those circles. He also co-wrote and produced two new tracks for Scritti’s Absolute 'best of' compilation with his old friend, Green Gartside, delighting fans of the band worldwide.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_GamsonRob Puricelli BiogRob Puricelli is a Music Technologist and Instructional Designer who has a healthy obsession with classic synthesizers and their history. In conjunction with former Fairlight Studio Manager, Peter Wielk, he fixes and restores Fairlight CMI’s so that they can enjoy prolonged and productive lives with new owners.He also writes reviews and articles for his website, failedmuso.com, and other music-related publications, as well as hosting a weekly livestream on YouTube for the Pro Synth Network and guesting on numerous music technology podcasts and shows. Outside of his regular day job, he works alongside a number of manufacturers, demonstrating their products and lecturing at various educational and vocational establishments about music technology.www.failedmuso.comTwitter: @failedmusoInstagram: @failedmusoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/failedmuso/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Imogen Heap chats to Caro C about her music tech projects, including MiMU Gloves, Glover Software, interacting through VR plus The Creative Passport Project for tracking music usage and royalties.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:24 - The Round House04:25 - Software05:33 - Izotope, Antares & The Box Of Tricks07:05 - The MiMU Gloves and Glover15:05 - Tech For Live Performance19:39 - VR & Immersive Audio21:44 - The Listening Chair26:24 - The Creative Passport ProjectImogen Heap BiogSelf-produced British composer and recording artist for over 20 years, Imogen Heap has released five solo albums, another as one half of Frou Frou and collaborated with countless and varied artists including Taylor Swift, Nitin Sawhney, Deadmau5, Jeff Beck and Jon Hopkins. Her compositions and songs pop up in blockbuster and indie films as well as countless TV shows, are featured in underground rap and dance music, and are covered by the likes of Ariana Grande.As composer and arranger for one of the biggest hits in theatrical history, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, Imogen won the 'Drama Desk Outstanding Music In A Play' award. As a sought-after speaker and performer, Heap hosted 2020’s Grammys Premiere Ceremony. Her collaborative and multi-dimensional workflow attracts companies for commissioned works, leading to songs such as 'Tiny Human', the first song to distribute payments via a Smart Contract, and 'The Happy Song', a highly successful song for children in their early years.Imogen Heap is recognised as an artist's artist, and has won two Grammys and an Ivor Novello award. In recognition of her pioneering work at the intersection of music and technology, Heap has a hat trick of three honorary doctorates for the gestural music-ware 'MI.MU gloves' system and recently for ’The Creative Passport’, an integrated digital ID solution, empowering music-makers to be the change toward a fair and flourishing music ecosystem.http://imogenheap.com/https://www.creativepassport.net/https://mimugloves.com/Music CreditsLast Night Of An EmpireMe And The MachineTiny HumanCaro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. She started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to Warp Records in the late 1990's. This "sonic enchantress" (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/Delia Derbyshire Day Charity: https://deliaderbyshireday.comCatch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Olivier Alary & Johannes Malfatti have been collaborating on music projects for the past twenty years. Here, Olivier and Johannes go behind the scenes on the techniques that they used to create their latest collaborative album 'u,i', featuring the use of VoIP technology to process sound.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Greetings 01:22 - An Introduction To The Project02:29 - The First Skype Recording05:09 - Inspired by an Accordion10:28 - Replicating the Sonic Accidents15:14 - The Skype Codec18:51 - Compositional Techniques21:13 - Incorporating The Original Skype RecordingOlivier Alary BiogOriginally from Toulouse and now based in Montreal, Olivier previously worked under the Ensemble alias, in which Johannes participated as mixer, arranger and co-writer. Ensemble’s 2000 debut (on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label) led to Björk drafting Olivier to co-write the track ‘Desired Constellation’ and remix several others. After releasing two further Ensemble albums on FatCat, Olivier has focused increasingly on film music and has composed the music of over forty fiction films and documentaries, some of which have received prestigious awards and screenings in Europe, the US and China.http://www.olivieralary.com/Johannes Malfatti BiogBerlin-based Johannes Malfatti graduated from Germany’s Film and Television School HFF Konrad Wolf. His work for film, television, theatre and music projects has ranged in style from electronic music to orchestral composition. With two recent albums under his own name, Johannes’ solo work focuses on contemporary and experimental techniques, often combining acoustic and electronic elements to create rich and slowly moving sonic environments. The first collaborative release under their own names, ‘u,i ’ continues the pair’s long-standing research and to explore the grey areas between noise and musicality; the acoustic and electronic.https://www.johannesmalfatti.com/Olivier & Johannes latest album, u,i , was recently released on the 130701 label.http://130701.com/release/ui/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts