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I'm very excited to announce the release of 'Microcassette From A Greek Answering Machine' 3″CDr compilation on Quagga Curious Sounds, this is the result of a call-out I put out on EC in November 2018. Blow you can listen to streaming audio 320 kbps mp3 and download the six tracks in WAV file format!
Just to recap: the idea behind this compilation came about when Manolis Pappas (Coherent States) found a damaged microcassette whilst out walking in the suburbs of Agia Paraskevi (Greece). He very kindly sent me the microcassette and upon receiving it just over three minutes of lo-fi audio was discovered: frenzied messages, background music/noise and your typical beeps and chatter from the answering machine itself!
I invited EC members to download the found audio and rework it anyway they liked. Six artists responded: Frank Audiffret, Mike Nobody, Rinus Van Alebeek, Rafael González, Dylan Houser and myself, the result is an eclectic and amazing mix of experimental audio art! A massive thank you goes out to the contributing artists!
One aspect of running a DIY label I enjoy is working on the packaging and art, this project was no exception. The cover and one of the inserts are derived from collages created from fragments of degraded posters and leaflets I found on the street, inspired by how the microcassette was found. The CDr itself is embellished with a rubber-stamped microcassette inspired design.
If you wish to purchase the 3"CDr, prices in GBP (including shipping) are: £4.00 (UK) £6.25 (Europe) £7.00 (rest of the World).
Please contact: mike-ridge[AT]hotmail.co.uk
1. Frank Audiffret — Gambatam
2. Mike Nobody — Ken's Airplane Fridge Vacation
3. Rinus Van Alebeek — Watch Your Nose
4. Rafael González — Untitled 12-08-2018
5. Dylan Houser — Fresh Carbonation
6. Michael Ridge — Message From The Background Noise
17 Comments
Dylan Houser
3/14/2019 04:59:32
I had so much fun putting my track together. Great work from everybody else involved!
Rafael González
3/14/2019 16:56:58
You're right, I love this kind of work!
Rafael González
3/14/2019 15:15:46
Thank you very much for everything, Michael!
Hal McGee
3/14/2019 16:24:37
I just listened to all six tracks and I enjoyed it. Great job, everybody!
Rafael González
3/14/2019 17:26:22
Thanks amigo!
Michael Ridge
3/19/2019 01:29:58
Thanks Hal!
Phillip Klampe
3/14/2019 21:06:00
Cool idea and really nice tracks from everyone. Would like to see more compilations like this.
Rafael González
3/15/2019 15:54:25
Me too! This kind of collaboration is very interesting and satisfying.
Leslie Singer
3/15/2019 19:56:08
Rafael, I really like the sonics in your piece. Very saturated!
Rafael González
3/16/2019 10:52:06
Thank you very much, Leslie! I am so happy you liked it! I use the delay effect too much (this does anything interesting), I must abandon this a bit!
Michael Ridge
3/19/2019 01:31:22
Thanks Phillip! I'd certainly be interesting in putting out another compilation like this in the future.
Leslie Singer
3/15/2019 12:41:10
Really great! It all flows so well together and the messages that come through make for an interesting story....
Frank
3/15/2019 21:16:01
I just noticed its here already... time to listen!
P-A.H
3/17/2019 17:13:20
This is very cool and a great idea for a project. Great work by everyone involved!
Michael Ridge
3/19/2019 01:32:11
Thank you!
Hessel Veldman
8/29/2019 14:43:12
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