The guest this episode is composer/performer Pamela Z: Minimalist. Loopist. Vocalist. Conversationalist. Cartoonist? I don' t know, we never talked about it.

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Pamela Z Links : Website; Instagram

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Track list (in order):

• He Says Yes
• Timepiece TrIptych: Declaratives
• Two Black Rubber Raincoats
• Pop Titles 'You'
• The Unraveling: 1. Joni
• Echolocation

Justin and Jay Afrisandotalk about how our ears are messed, and how music can still be made to accommodate that.

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Mary Ellen Childs is my guest this episode! Among the rabbit holes are: Music for the senses; structure for the sparsity; creativity for the creation.

Check out Mary Ellen's NORTH at Carleton College in Northfield, MN through November 15th, 2023!

And keep up with Mary Ellen Childs HERE

Music used in this episode (in order):

Faint Object Camera by Mary Ellen Childs; performed by Zeitgeist

Aurora from NORTH by Mary Ellen Childs; performed by Zeitgeist

II. Points from Ephemeral Geometry by Mary Ellen Childs; performed by ETHEL

Tyler J. Borden is a cellist working with, in, and around the constraints of the cello. Formerly from Western NY, he is now based in Brooklyn NY, where he spends much of his time finding ways to exploit the strengths and failures of himself and his instrument. If you like this episode, Subscribe, review, share, all the things!

Check out all of the ridonkulous things TJ does by following these links:

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Bandcamp

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Mivos Quartet

Mivos Bandcamp

Technical Reserve

Music used in this episode (in order):

Agnes Hvizdalek and TJ Borden @ Downtown Music Gallery

Triple Quartet: II. – on Steve Reich: The String Quartets by Mivos String Quartet

Structures II for Two Pianos (1961): Chapter 1 on Boulez Performs Boulez & Stockhausen by Pierre Boulez

I Am Trying To Break Your Heart on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco

Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps: Liturgie de cristal on Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time by Tashi

Bob Hope Airport Train Station by T.J. Borden

Fourth on That Nothing Is Known by Bob Marsh, Jack Wright, John Berndt & Michael Zerang Time and Motion Study II by Brian Ferneyhough performed by T.J. Borden

Part 2 of my chat with @carnagetheexecutioner in which we get very passionate about the importance of paying to see artists, then I published the episode a week after the show we talked about happened. Le Sigh.

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Music in this episode:

Rockit by Herbie Hancock on Future Shock

Rebel Without a Cause by Public Enemy on It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

*RETURN OF THE SHOW STEALER APRIL 1ST AT HOOK AND LADDER* GET TICKETS HERE

Whether he’s rapping, producing, performing, teaching kids to beatbox, or working his former job as a youth counselor, it’s clear the man most commonly known as Carnage The Executioner was born to do two things: instruct and entertain. Musicians, dancers, DJs, poets, and television hosts who have worked with Carnage recognize his dedication to his craft and would confirm that he doesn’t disappoint. Ask emcees about Carnage’s skill level, and you’ll find out that the phrase, “he’s your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” actually fits.

A music fan since childhood, Carnage has filled his memory bank with thousands of references from all genres to draw from for his work. Carnage’s start as a human beatboxer has taken on a life of its own. He now uses technology like looping and effects pedals commonly used by guitarists. He enhances the experience of a live Hip-Hop show by allowing his audiences to hear original Carnage material and unique improvisations and spot-on recreations of popular songs. Carnage uses this same musical knowledge and technology to create custom, studio human beatbox tracks. His audio vision via mouth music can be heard on albums by Hip-Hop heavyweights Aesop Rock and R.A. The Rugged Man.

Carnage Links:

Website

Bandcamp

Instagram

Music used in this episode (In order):

...Prime Yet from Ravenous by Carnage the Executioner

Results Vs. Numbers from Ravenous by Carnage the Executioner

Settle Up Settle Down from Flying Under the Radar of Chaos by The Orange Goodness

Ivan Cunningham will not be contained to your feeble descriptors. But, he is a saxophone player, composer, curator, among other things.

NEW ALBUM One Eye Closed/One Leg Lifted OUT MAY 31ST! See it live at the The Eagles #34 in Minneapolis May 31 with Oyster World

Like what you hear? Wanna be a guest? Let me know at isthismusicpod@gmail.com or follow the ol' handle: icantbelieveitsnotmusic

Check out Ivan's stuff:

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Music used in this episode (in order of appearance):

Letter From Jiang Qing from One Eye Closed/One Leg Lifted by Ivan Cunningham

Little White Death Ring One Eye Closed/One Leg Lifted by Ivan Cunningham

Solid My Water Add Water from SSS by SSS

Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbeque from Weasels Ripped My Flesh by The Mothers of Invention

Vivjanrondirksi from Carry the Day by Henry Threadgill

On Patrol in No Man's Land from James Reese Europe's 369th U.S. Infantry "Hell Fighters" Band - The Complete Recordings by James Reese Europe

Joyster from Banana Whip by Oyster World

Ya shoulda been there is a live show blog that lets you know who's playing and where and if it tickled my fancy. Empower your sense of curiosity with live music.

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On Tuesday, Feb 7, I went to see Robot Slide at the Ice House in Minneapolis. It was a good show. Ya shoulda been there.

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All music this episode is from Robot Slide's latest album EXTEND:

INTRO: Train Song (ft. Ringo Starr)

SONG SET:

1. rabbits

2. robots

3. bubbles