music resources http://www.aliak.com/taxonomy/term/46/atom/feed 2004-09-03T19:47:00+01:00 FracturedSpaces - looking for demos / artists for cd release http://www.aliak.com/content/fracturedspaces-looking-demos-artists-cd-release 2008-02-22T10:55:01+00:00 2008-04-05T11:03:11+01:00 AliaK FracturedSpaces would like it to be known that it is looking to release its first CD within the next four months, To that end I am looking for quality established bands/artists with a recording already finished, and who have no label as yet, to submit demos/samples with a view to possible release. I am
looking for works within the following genres only please, at least initially:
Drone
Drone doom metal
Dark ambient
Experimental
Noise
Industrial/Death Industrial
For fuller details please email:
simonjay704 AT hotmail.com
I look forward to hearing from potential collaborators!
Regards
Simon Marshall-Jones|FracturedSpacesRecords
DREAMLAND RECORDINGS
www.dreamlandrecordings.com
STRING THEORY guitar compilation available now. AUD $16.00
All other releases AUD $11.00 Postage Paid. Pay Pal available.

]]> FracturedSpaces would like it to be known that it is looking to release its first CD within the next four months, To that end I am looking for quality established bands/artists with a recording already finished, and who have no label as yet, to submit demos/samples with a view to possible release. I am
looking for works within the following genres only please, at least initially:

Drone
Drone doom metal
Dark ambient
Experimental
Noise
Industrial/Death Industrial

For fuller details please email:
simonjay704 AT hotmail.com

I look forward to hearing from potential collaborators!

Regards

Simon Marshall-Jones|FracturedSpacesRecords

DREAMLAND RECORDINGS
www.dreamlandrecordings.com

STRING THEORY guitar compilation available now. AUD $16.00

All other releases AUD $11.00 Postage Paid. Pay Pal available.

]]> THE KADIMA MUSICIANS COLLECTIVE http://www.aliak.com/node/14281 2008-01-26T21:55:09+00:00 2008-01-26T21:55:09+00:00 AliaK THE KADIMA MUSICIANS COLLECTIVE is in the vanguard of creative improvised music in Israel. Focusing on fringe artists and their work, KADIMA supports and develops the rich cultural mix of Israeli artistic life.
KADIMA includes a recording label and recording facilities in Jerusalem. It promotes and co-produces studio releases and concerts, and helps develop and connect musicians in the field of free improvisation and creative music.
KADIMA was founded and is led by Jean Claude Jones, bassist and educator, and one of the pioneers of Israeli jazz.

]]> THE KADIMA MUSICIANS COLLECTIVE is in the vanguard of creative improvised music in Israel. Focusing on fringe artists and their work, KADIMA supports and develops the rich cultural mix of Israeli artistic life.

KADIMA includes a recording label and recording facilities in Jerusalem. It promotes and co-produces studio releases and concerts, and helps develop and connect musicians in the field of free improvisation and creative music.
KADIMA was founded and is led by Jean Claude Jones, bassist and educator, and one of the pioneers of Israeli jazz.

]]> The Digital Artists Handbook http://www.aliak.com/node/14274 2008-01-26T13:25:19+00:00 2008-01-26T13:31:55+00:00 AliaK The Digital Artists Handbook is an up to date, reliable and accessible source of information that introduces you to different tools, resources and ways of working related to digital art. The goal of the Handbook is to be a signpost, a source of practical information and content that bridges the gap between new users and the platforms and resources that are available, but not always very accessible. The Handbook will be slowly filled with articles written by invited artists and specialists, talking about their tools and ways of working. Some articles are introductions to tools, others are descriptions of methodologies, concepts and technologies. When discussing software, the focus of this Handbook is on Free/Libre Open Source Software. The Handbook aims to give artists information about the available tools but also about the practicalities related to Free Software and Open Content, such as collaborative development and licenses. All this to facilitate exchange between artists, to take away some of the fears when it comes to open content licenses, sharing code, and to give a perspective on various ways of working and collaborating. -- info via the DAH index page

]]> The Digital Artists Handbook is an up to date, reliable and accessible source of information that introduces you to different tools, resources and ways of working related to digital art.

The goal of the Handbook is to be a signpost, a source of practical information and content that bridges the gap between new users and the platforms and resources that are available, but not always very accessible. The Handbook will be slowly filled with articles written by invited artists and specialists, talking about their tools and ways of working. Some articles are introductions to tools, others are descriptions of methodologies, concepts and technologies.

When discussing software, the focus of this Handbook is on Free/Libre Open Source Software. The Handbook aims to give artists information about the available tools but also about the practicalities related to Free Software and Open Content, such as collaborative development and licenses. All this to facilitate exchange between artists, to take away some of the fears when it comes to open content licenses, sharing code, and to give a perspective on various ways of working and collaborating.

-- info via the DAH index page

]]> ChucK : Strongly-timed, Concurrent, and On-the-fly Audio Programming Language http://www.aliak.com/node/12305 2007-09-14T16:03:13+01:00 2007-09-14T19:09:31+01:00 AliaK ChucK is a new (and developing) audio programming language for real-time synthesis, composition, performance, and now, analysis - fully supported on MacOS X, Windows, and Linux. ChucK presents a new time-based, concurrent programming model that's highly precise and expressive (we call this strongly-timed), as well as dynamic control rates, and the ability to add and modify code on-the-fly. In addition, ChucK supports MIDI, OSC, HID device, and multi-channel audio. It's fun and easy to learn, and offers composers, researchers, and performers a powerful programming tool for building and experimenting with complex audio synthesis/analysis programs, and real-time interactive control. ChucK is one of the programmes used in live coding circles. visit http://chuck.cs.princeton.edu/ for more details.

]]> ChucK is a new (and developing) audio programming language for real-time synthesis, composition, performance, and now, analysis - fully supported on MacOS X, Windows, and Linux. ChucK presents a new time-based, concurrent programming model that's highly precise and expressive (we call this strongly-timed), as well as dynamic control rates, and the ability to add and modify code on-the-fly. In addition, ChucK supports MIDI, OSC, HID device, and multi-channel audio. It's fun and easy to learn, and offers composers, researchers, and performers a powerful programming tool for building and experimenting with complex audio synthesis/analysis programs, and real-time interactive control. ChucK is one of the programmes used in live coding circles. visit http://chuck.cs.princeton.edu/ for more details.

]]> Create Digital Music website http://www.aliak.com/node/2364 2006-08-16T18:17:20+01:00 2006-10-29T11:49:25+00:00 AliaK Create Digital Music is a webzine and community site for musicians using technology. Their audience can read the latest news, tips, reviews, and features on digital music making. As a change of pace from the usual, unfiltered product news, the site's indepedent contributors focus on ahead-of-the-curve tools, DIY music making, emerging trends, advanced software and experimental interfaces, gaming technology, retro 8-bit music, and other themes.

]]> Create Digital Music is a webzine and community site for musicians using technology. Their audience can read the latest news, tips, reviews, and features on digital music making. As a change of pace from the usual, unfiltered product news, the site's indepedent contributors focus on ahead-of-the-curve tools, DIY music making, emerging trends, advanced software and experimental interfaces, gaming technology, retro 8-bit music, and other themes. CDM is the creation of Peter Kirn, a composer, musician, media artist, and author; he now leads a staff of regular contributors. visit http://createdigitalmusic.com for more details

]]> STEIM - the studio for electro-instrumental music http://www.aliak.com/node/2929 2006-03-20T18:31:33+00:00 2008-01-26T20:02:26+00:00 AliaK STEIM (the studio for electro-instrumental music) is the only independent live electronic music centre in the world that is exclusively dedicated to the performing arts. The foundation's artistic and technical departments supports an international community of performers and musicians, and a growing group of visual artists, to develop unique instruments for their work. STEIM invites these people for residencies and provides them with an artistic and technical environment in which concepts can be given concrete form. It catalyzes their ideas by providing critical feedback grounded in professional experience. These new creations are then exposed to a receptive responsive niche public at STEIM before being groomed for a larger audience.

]]> STEIM (the studio for electro-instrumental music) is the only independent live electronic music centre in the world that is exclusively dedicated to the performing arts.

The foundation's artistic and technical departments supports an international community of performers and musicians, and a growing group of visual artists, to develop unique instruments for their work.

STEIM invites these people for residencies and provides them with an artistic and technical environment in which concepts can be given concrete form. It catalyzes their ideas by providing critical feedback grounded in professional experience.

These new creations are then exposed to a receptive responsive niche public at STEIM before being groomed for a larger audience.

]]> jtv docs initiative - funding opportunity for documentary producers http://www.aliak.com/content/jtv-docs-initiative-funding-opportunity-documentary-producers 2006-02-17T09:26:42+00:00 2006-02-17T09:50:26+00:00 AliaK ABC TV and the Australian Film Commission (AFC) are calling for proposals from emerging filmmakers who are 35 years and under for their jtv docs initiative. Seeking fresh approaches to half-hour and one-hour documentaries that explore music, ideas, culture and contemporary issues through the eyes of generations X, Y and Z. jtv is an extraordinary new on-air adventure that ABC TV will roll out later this year. A multiplatform, multilayered brand which will exist on the ABC main channel, ABC 2, online and other emerging technologies, jtv will comprise:
# a weekly jtv series on the main ABC channel on Saturday night, taking viewers inside the belly of the beast that is triple j.
# a weekly jtv omnibus on ABC 2 and extensive jtv material available with online components.
# the recently launched jtv live, a performance strand featuring the latest and hottest Australian musical talent doing one-hour sets for television, recorded with a live audience.
read more or visit http://www.afc.gov.au/Funding/fd/docos/fund_75.aspx for more details and to download the application form

]]> ABC TV and the AFC are pleased to announce the launch of this jtv docs initiative and are calling for proposals from emerging filmmakers nationwide.

We are seeking fresh approaches to half-hour and one-hour documentaries that will explore music, ideas, culture and contemporary issues through the eyes of generations X, Y and Z.

jtv docs is for emerging filmmakers who are 35 years and under.

jtv docs is an extraordinary new on-air adventure that ABC TV will roll out later this year. It is a multiplatform, multilayered brand which will exist on the ABC main channel, ABC 2, online and other emerging technologies.

jtv will comprise:

* a weekly jtv series on the main ABC channel on Saturday night, taking viewers inside the belly of the beast that is triple j.
* a weekly jtv omnibus on ABC 2 and extensive jtv material available with online components.
* the recently launched jtv live, a performance strand featuring the latest and hottest Australian musical talent doing one-hour sets for television, recorded with a live audience.

Along with these programs, there will be jtv docs. To kick it off ABC TV and the AFC are excited to launch this jtv docs initiative, a series of films that will push the boundaries of visual program making.

Taking a cue from triple j's mantra – enemy of average – we are looking for fresh work with a new perspective on the world around us, be it historical, political, social or just plain personal.

Tell us your tales, from the country or the city, with respect or irreverence, authority and attitude, so we can launch your jtv doc on the telly.

Applications close 12th May 2006.

For more information please read the initiative guidelines and visit afc.gov.au/jtvdocs for an application form.

http://www.afc.gov.au/Funding/fd/docos/fund_75.aspx

]]> Taste-E http://www.aliak.com/node/2154 2006-01-15T07:46:48+00:00 2006-10-29T14:32:19+00:00 AliaK Taste-E.org is a comprehensive and ever-growing website of links related to the electronic arts. Structured and frequently updated, Taste-E.org Australia is the ideal website collection for everyone interested or involved in the electronic arts in Australia.

]]> Taste-E.org is a comprehensive and ever-growing website of links related to the electronic arts. Structured and frequently updated, Taste-E.org Australia is the ideal website collection for everyone interested or involved in the electronic arts in Australia. visit http://www.taste-e.org/taste-e/australia/ for more details

]]> New Zealand Music Commission http://www.aliak.com/node/1983 2005-10-15T12:54:48+01:00 2006-10-29T14:41:56+00:00 AliaK What is the NZMIC?
The New Zealand Music Commission is one of the Government funded arts agencies. The NZMIC is committed to growing New Zealand music business.
The NZMIC receives financial support through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to undertake projects in New Zealand and overseas to assist contemporary popular NZ music businesses and help grow the NZ music industry. While not a funding agency, our resources are available to support musicians and industry professionals gain higher levels of success at home and abroad. We also receive funding from the Ministry of Education for delivering music programmes into schools.

]]> What is the NZMIC?

The New Zealand Music Commission is one of the Government funded arts agencies. The NZMIC is committed to growing New Zealand music business.

The NZMIC receives financial support through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage to undertake projects in New Zealand and overseas to assist contemporary popular NZ music businesses and help grow the NZ music industry. While not a funding agency, our resources are available to support musicians and industry professionals gain higher levels of success at home and abroad. We also receive funding from the Ministry of Education for delivering music programmes into schools.

Many of our projects are arranged in conjunction with other Government agencies and organisations, like NZ on Air, APRA and Creative NZ.

The NZMIC is based in Auckland and you can find out more about our history and projects at: http://www.nzmusic.org.nz

]]> film sound design http://www.aliak.com/node/1943 2005-09-12T11:36:00+01:00 2006-11-04T12:44:33+00:00 AliaK Many users of FilmSound.org share with me a common goal which is the love for film sound in all it's forms
The works displayed here are representations of what all of us - practitioners of sound design, students, academics, as well as film sound buffs - love and enjoy

]]> Many users of FilmSound.org share with me a common goal which is the love for film sound in all it's forms

The works displayed here are representations of what all of us - practitioners of sound design, students, academics, as well as film sound buffs - love and enjoy

I am a Teacher in Media in Sweden and I am trying to help others to knowledge. I belong to FOLKBILDNING - a 100 years old educational movement for life long learming. ..

visit http://www.filmsound.org/ for more details

]]> Miller Puckette - pure data msp software http://www.aliak.com/node/1935 2005-09-04T03:41:00+01:00 2005-09-04T03:41:00+01:00 AliaK Pd: real-time music and multimedia environment

]]> Pd: real-time music and multimedia environment

]]> Rebirth 2.0.1 has been made freeware http://www.aliak.com/content/rebirth-201-has-been-made-freeware 2005-09-03T10:07:00+01:00 2005-09-03T10:07:00+01:00 AliaK "The spirit of sharing was a vital part of the ReBirth Community. People who shared ideas, who offered their expertise, and who contributed music, inspired others to do the same in an ongoing cycle of creativity. In this tradition, Propellerhead Software offers the full version of ReBirth 2.0.1, and visitors can personally experience the phenomena of ReBirth and the legendary Roland Devices. The ReBirth Museum download archive includes the RB-338 CD-Rom files, as well as the collected works of user created ReBirth Mods, Songs, and Extras. Visitors are welcome to download these items and experience first-hand the excitement and history of the 338." visit http://www.rebirthmuseum.com/ for more details and to download the software

]]> "The spirit of sharing was a vital part of the ReBirth Community. People who
shared ideas, who offered their expertise, and who contributed music,
inspired others to do the same in an ongoing cycle of creativity. In this
tradition, Propellerhead Software offers the full version of ReBirth 2.0.1,
and visitors can personally experience the phenomena of ReBirth and the
legendary Roland Devices.

The ReBirth Museum download archive includes the RB-338 CD-Rom files, as
well as the collected works of user created ReBirth Mods, Songs, and Extras.
Visitors are welcome to download these items and experience first-hand the
excitement and history of the 338."

http://www.rebirthmuseum.com/

]]> female hip hop resources http://www.aliak.com/node/1907 2005-08-21T09:52:00+01:00 2005-08-21T09:52:00+01:00 AliaK B-Girl Be History of Women in Hip Hop 3/2005
This resource list was compiled by Rachel Raimist, Miranda Jane, Monalisa Murray, and Desdamona. One of our goals for B-Girl Be is to unite women of all ages from all walks of life --- academics, activists, aficionados, and beginners --- to experience the elements of Hip Hop.
To bring everyone up to speed, we've compiled this comprehensive list of links, broken down by subject.

]]> B-Girl Be History of Women in Hip Hop 3/2005

This resource list was compiled by Rachel Raimist, Miranda Jane, Monalisa Murray, and Desdamona. One of our goals for B-Girl Be is to unite women of all ages from all walks of life --- academics, activists, aficionados, and beginners --- to experience the elements of Hip Hop.

To bring everyone up to speed, we've compiled this comprehensive list of links, broken down by subject.

The B-Girl Be Summit begins on June 2, 2005. In the meantime, check out the following resources and other links to online magazines, websites and in-depth articles featuring women in Hip-Hop

]]> ampersand and etc - music reviews http://www.aliak.com/node/1866 2005-07-14T12:52:00+01:00 2005-07-14T12:52:00+01:00 AliaK # UPDATE: 2003_n became Ampersand notes - short reviews - & has been continuing & is now available as text files. Happy with the slow flow of material as is.
# As of edition 2003_n ampersand is in suspended animation - I need a rest and refocus. Issue n will come out soon with material I have on hand, but for the moment we are not looking for new material - I cannot promise to review stuff that comes in. It has been great fun, enjoyable but most of all a priveledge to recieve and review so much wonderful material. Thans to the artists and those who read and received it.

]]> # UPDATE: 2003_n became Ampersand notes - short reviews - & has been continuing & is now available as text files. Happy with the slow flow of material as is.

# As of edition 2003_n ampersand is in suspended animation - I need a rest and refocus. Issue n will come out soon with material I have on hand, but for the moment we are not looking for new material - I cannot promise to review stuff that comes in. It has been great fun, enjoyable but most of all a priveledge to recieve and review so much wonderful material. Thans to the artists and those who read and received it.

# Ampersand etcetera is a musical newsletter for reviews of music I like. It follows from my experience writing for vivisect and ambience, a magazine which folded but whose archives exist at ambience (or at least, used to).
# Ampersand etcetera is a personal view: it combines reviews of promotional discs with stuff I bought - and reflects my broad tastes.

# And the promised project is an alphalisting of artists/recordings/reviews is finished for all volumes to date, and available as a spreadsheet for the fanatic! Now to 2003_jk!!! A reminder - due to circumstances within my control (ie poor preplanning) the list is in artist order by first name (of first named in collaborations): obviously with the XLS you can resort by label or issue.
# Next promise - to update the links page: ampersand has many more 'friends' and supporters

]]> Australian Music Links Online http://www.aliak.com/content/australian-music-links-online 2005-06-14T15:49:00+01:00 2005-06-14T15:49:00+01:00 thehittmann Australian Music Links Online is a comprehensive online links directory of Australian bands, artists and musicians categorised by location and name. It also contains Australian music resources and a chat forum. visit http://ausmusic.homeip.net/ for details

]]> Australian Music Links Online is a comprehensive online links directory of Australian bands, artists and musicians categorised by location and name. It also contains Australian music resources and a chat forum.

http://ausmusic.homeip.net/

]]> Digital downloads now included in UK top40 charts http://www.aliak.com/content/digital-downloads-now-included-uk-top40-charts 2005-04-15T20:03:00+01:00 2005-04-15T20:03:00+01:00 AliaK An "ALL-NEW" OFFICIAL CHART has been compiled by The Official UK Charts Company for broadcasters such as BBC (Top of the Pops, Radio One, Radio Six). Digital downloads are to be integrated in to the Official Singles Chart alongside physical CD singles for the first time. This 'all-new' chart will be revealed to 4.6m chart lovers via Radio 1 and Hit40UK on Sunday 17th April. Visit http://www.theofficialcharts.com/html/index.

]]> An "ALL-NEW" OFFICIAL CHART has been compiled by The Official UK Charts Company for broadcasters such as BBC (Top of the Pops, Radio One, Radio Six). Digital downloads are to be integrated in to the Official Singles Chart alongside physical CD singles for the first time. This 'all-new' chart will be revealed to 4.6m chart lovers via Radio 1 and Hit40UK on Sunday 17th April. Visit http://www.theofficialcharts.com/html/index.

]]> Circuit bending resource site http://www.aliak.com/node/1485 2004-12-18T21:21:00+00:00 2004-12-18T21:21:00+00:00 AliaK links to circuit bending sites and artists

]]> links to circuit bending sites and artists

]]> Database of experimental music resources http://www.aliak.com/node/1484 2004-12-18T18:11:00+00:00 2004-12-18T18:11:00+00:00 AliaK It is hoped that this database will house as many online resources for experimental music as possible. This is divided into seven sections: digital music, festivals, labels, performers, radio, shopSpaces and magaZines. An eighth section, links, leads to other sites where more detailed information about specific types of music may be found

]]> It is hoped that this database will house as many online resources for experimental music as possible. This is divided into seven sections: digital music, festivals, labels, performers, radio, shopSpaces and magaZines. An eighth section, links, leads to other sites where more detailed information about specific types of music may be found

]]> BLOC - Wales art and new technology site http://www.aliak.com/node/1394 2004-09-09T18:28:00+01:00 2004-09-09T18:28:00+01:00 AliaK BLOC is the art and technology agency for Wales. The website contains a wealth of information such as news, calls for submissions, events and projects happening around Wales and United Kingdom.

]]> BLOC is the art and technology agency for Wales. The website contains a wealth of information such as news, calls for submissions, events and projects happening around Wales and United Kingdom.

]]> Australian Music Centre http://www.aliak.com/node/1385 2004-09-03T19:47:00+01:00 2004-09-03T19:47:00+01:00 AliaK The Australian Music Centre publishes Sounds Australia magazine twice a year and is an invaluable resource to Australian composers of varying music genres

]]> The Australian Music Centre publishes Sounds Australia magazine twice a year and is an invaluable resource to Australian composers of varying music genres

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