Liverpool Mark Hanslip solo + Blank Canvas Octet special guest Tracy Lisk (USA) 26.11.2019

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Mark Hanslip - Algorithmic mutations of solo saxophone inputs

 

Mark Hanslip writes,My solo practice combines elements of improvised music,
live coding, free jazz, noise and techno - acoustic inputs from the
tenor saxophone are transformed anew using the latest machine
listening algorithms

Plus the Blank Canvas octet, featuring special guest from Philadelphia, USA Tracel Lisk

The Blank Canvas Octet is a project exploring free improvisation in music in a large ensemble context. It uses the ‘system 50:50` - where chess clocks are used to bring cohesion to the sound field which can often become cluttered. The result is a dynamic and shifting canvas of sound that allows small discreet sounds to be heard and deeper layers to be felt and expressed. An exciting project to participate in, to witness and to hear.

On system 50:50“Definitely something with LOADS of possibilities - the reaction in the car driving back was unbelievably positive - no one could remember playing in a large ensemble that was so "open". The openess allowed me to play quietly, which meant the dynamics were incredible for an improvising large ensemble.” - Charlie Collins, improviser, Sheffield.

Featuring more or less,

ANDREW LESLIE HOOKER, no input mixer
IAN SIMPSON,guitar
MARTIN HACKETT, Korg MS - Oxford Improvisers.
PHIL MORTON, accidents and treatments
ROBIN HARTWELL, sound
SABINE KUSSMAUL, guitar
TIM WISE, reeds
TRACY LISK (usa) percussion

Tracy Lisk (USA) special guest, bio to follow, here is a you tube clip

The Ship and Mitre, 133 Dale Street, Liverpool,
8.00 pm £5.00 on the door £3.00 in advance online ticket link to follow



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