Author Archives: Martin Parker

Agostino Di Scipio – modes of interference – 20 Feb 2015
Composer and sound artist Agostino Di Scipio explores the generation and transmission of sound, often experimenting with the phenomena of emergence in chaotic dynamics. He’s best-known for his live solo electronics concerts and sound installations where cybernetic principles and ‘man-machine-environment’

Agostino Di Scipio – modes of interference – 20 Feb 2015
Composer and sound artist Agostino Di Scipio explores the generation and transmission of sound, often experimenting with the phenomena of emergence in chaotic dynamics. He’s best-known for his live solo electronics concerts and sound installations where cybernetic principles and ‘man-machine-environment’

playRoom a multi-speaker rant by Martin Parker – 15th February 2015
playRoom is around 30 minutes long and was written as an anti-sweetspot mutli-speaker rant, come and sit where you like. You may never hear any of the courageous orators whose passion inspired the piece but the music is propelled entirely

playRoom a multi-speaker rant by Martin Parker – 15th February 2015
playRoom is around 30 minutes long and was written as an anti-sweetspot mutli-speaker rant, come and sit where you like. You may never hear any of the courageous orators whose passion inspired the piece but the music is propelled entirely

Metamorphoses – Grey Area – 3rd February 2015
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Concert: 7pm There will be an interval Admission: free Tickets by reservation: Eventbrite – Metamorphoses Martin Parker – “Vertebrae” for live electronics (2014) Owen Green – New work for cardboard box and

Metamorphoses – Grey Area – 3rd February 2015
Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9SU Concert: 7pm There will be an interval Admission: free Tickets by reservation: Eventbrite – Metamorphoses Martin Parker – “Vertebrae” for live electronics (2014) Owen Green – New work for cardboard box and

Michel Doneda 60th Birthday concert – 27th November 2014
The Georgian Gallery Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College Doors 8:45pm concert start time 9pm (note late start time). Join us in celebration of Michel Doneda’s 60th birthday with a concert of solo improvised saxophone. Michel will be joined and supported

Michel Doneda 60th Birthday concert – 27th November 2014
The Georgian Gallery Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College Doors 8:45pm concert start time 9pm (note late start time). Join us in celebration of Michel Doneda’s 60th birthday with a concert of solo improvised saxophone. Michel will be joined and supported

Rei Nakamura piano, electronics and video – 15th November 2014
Rei Nakamura – Movement to sound sound to Movement XIII: : Neo-Minimalism 15th November 2014 Doors 8pm Reid Concert Hall | Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Link to map: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Join us on the 15th November for this programme that

Rei Nakamura piano, electronics and video – 15th November 2014
Rei Nakamura – Movement to sound sound to Movement XIII: : Neo-Minimalism 15th November 2014 Doors 8pm Reid Concert Hall | Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Link to map: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Join us on the 15th November for this programme that

Requiem for Edward Snowden – 11th October 2014
Saturday 11th October 2014, 8pm. Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG This live large scale audiovisual performance piece is based around the actions and decisions of whistleblower Edward Snowden. It focuses on a number of themes relevant to

Requiem for Edward Snowden – 11th October 2014
Saturday 11th October 2014, 8pm. Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG This live large scale audiovisual performance piece is based around the actions and decisions of whistleblower Edward Snowden. It focuses on a number of themes relevant to

Quasar Sax Quartet – 18th October 2014
Quasar Quartet Saturday, 18th October 2014 | Doors 8pm Reid Concert Hall | Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Link to map: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance: dialoguesquasar.eventbrite.com Known for their energy and bold innovation, the

Quasar Sax Quartet – 18th October 2014
Quasar Quartet Saturday, 18th October 2014 | Doors 8pm Reid Concert Hall | Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Link to map: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance: dialoguesquasar.eventbrite.com Known for their energy and bold innovation, the

Jean-Francois Laporte – 17th October 2014
Join us in the Atrium of Alison House for a short performance by Candian Sound Artist and Composer Jean-François Laporte. 17th October 2014 Doors 8pm, tickets free Alison House, 12 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9DF Map to venue: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Alison+House/@55.9461,-3.186437,17z/ Some

Jean-Francois Laporte – 17th October 2014
Join us in the Atrium of Alison House for a short performance by Candian Sound Artist and Composer Jean-François Laporte. 17th October 2014 Doors 8pm, tickets free Alison House, 12 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9DF Map to venue: www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Alison+House/@55.9461,-3.186437,17z/ Some
Sound Design masters concert 18-08-2014
This concert features several live performances and screenings including: Timo Preece’s Attention Intention, a multi-channel audiovisual performance that explores the intersection where spontaneous musical expression meets refined automated control. Marco Mellis’ Emergent sound, a live performance exploring micro-time sounds and
Sound Design masters concert 18-08-2014
This concert features several live performances and screenings including: Timo Preece’s Attention Intention, a multi-channel audiovisual performance that explores the intersection where spontaneous musical expression meets refined automated control. Marco Mellis’ Emergent sound, a live performance exploring micro-time sounds and

Eddie Prévost – 7th May 2014
Join us at the voodoo rooms on the 7th May 2014 for a concert with free improvisation legend and provocateur Eddie Prévost. Doors are 8pm. Tickets are free but we’ll ask for donations on the door. Please reserve your tickets

Eddie Prévost – 7th May 2014
Join us at the voodoo rooms on the 7th May 2014 for a concert with free improvisation legend and provocateur Eddie Prévost. Doors are 8pm. Tickets are free but we’ll ask for donations on the door. Please reserve your tickets

Studio Project presentation week 1-4 April 2014
Join us this week for presentations from our digital media studio project course. There will be concerts, installations, computer games and interventions across the campus. Here’s the calendar for the week:

Studio Project presentation week 1-4 April 2014
Join us this week for presentations from our digital media studio project course. There will be concerts, installations, computer games and interventions across the campus. Here’s the calendar for the week:

Fred Frith, Chris Cutler and Tom Arthurs 11th April 2014
Doors open at 7:30, gig starts at 8pm, Reid Concert Hall: www.google.com/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Entry by donation, tickets available via eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fred-frith-chris-cutler-and-tom-arthurs-tickets-10936305785 Three internationally-acclaimed improvisers, composers and instrumentalists Fred Frith (guitar), Chris Cutler (drums/percussion) and Tom Arthurs (trumpet) come together

Fred Frith, Chris Cutler and Tom Arthurs 11th April 2014
Doors open at 7:30, gig starts at 8pm, Reid Concert Hall: www.google.com/maps/place/Reid+Concert+Hall/ Entry by donation, tickets available via eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fred-frith-chris-cutler-and-tom-arthurs-tickets-10936305785 Three internationally-acclaimed improvisers, composers and instrumentalists Fred Frith (guitar), Chris Cutler (drums/percussion) and Tom Arthurs (trumpet) come together

Separation – Integration. Johnson, Lachenmann, Stockhausen – 17th April 2014 – McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/separation-integration-johnson-lachenmann-stockhausen-tickets-9747558209 Thursday, 17 April 2014 from 19:45 to 22:00 (BST) Edinburgh, United Kingdom In association with Dialogues, this concert features music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, Helmut Lachenmann, David C Johnson, and Sean Williams, performed by Simon Smith,

Separation – Integration. Johnson, Lachenmann, Stockhausen – 17th April 2014 – McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Tickets available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/separation-integration-johnson-lachenmann-stockhausen-tickets-9747558209 Thursday, 17 April 2014 from 19:45 to 22:00 (BST) Edinburgh, United Kingdom In association with Dialogues, this concert features music by Karlheinz Stockhausen, Helmut Lachenmann, David C Johnson, and Sean Williams, performed by Simon Smith,

Late Lab featuring Jean-François Laporte, Jess Aslan and Pete Furniss 18th April 2014
In collaboration with New Media Scotland’s late lab programme for the Edinburgh Science Festival, dialogues will present Canadian sound artist and instrument builder Jean-François Laporte alongside Edinburgh-based composer Jess Aslan and clarinet/bass clarinettist Pete Furniss. At the Informatics Forum, (next

Late Lab featuring Jean-François Laporte, Jess Aslan and Pete Furniss 18th April 2014
In collaboration with New Media Scotland’s late lab programme for the Edinburgh Science Festival, dialogues will present Canadian sound artist and instrument builder Jean-François Laporte alongside Edinburgh-based composer Jess Aslan and clarinet/bass clarinettist Pete Furniss. At the Informatics Forum, (next

Phil Minton and Simon Fell with edimpro 14th Feb 2014
Ticket reservations open now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phil-minton-simon-fell-and-edimpro-tickets-10253070209 doors 8pm, venue, Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh. plus.google.com/108609070716326864113/about?gl=uk&hl=en Vocalist Phil Minton and double bassist Simon H. Fell have between them some 75 years of experience in playing improvised music. In their current 2014 duo

Phil Minton and Simon Fell with edimpro 14th Feb 2014
Ticket reservations open now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/phil-minton-simon-fell-and-edimpro-tickets-10253070209 doors 8pm, venue, Inspace, 1 Crichton Street, Edinburgh. plus.google.com/108609070716326864113/about?gl=uk&hl=en Vocalist Phil Minton and double bassist Simon H. Fell have between them some 75 years of experience in playing improvised music. In their current 2014 duo
Workshop concert with Eddie Prévost – 9th May 2014
Eddie will be in Edinburgh for three days working with students on the MSc Sound Design and Digital Composition and Performance. They’ll give a workshop concert in the atrium of Alison House, 12 Nicolson Square, EH8 9DF, doors at 8pm.
Workshop concert with Eddie Prévost – 9th May 2014
Eddie will be in Edinburgh for three days working with students on the MSc Sound Design and Digital Composition and Performance. They’ll give a workshop concert in the atrium of Alison House, 12 Nicolson Square, EH8 9DF, doors at 8pm.

Dune – atmosphere remix December 14th 2013
Watch David Lynch’s 1984 Sci Fi nightmare “Dune” remixed by sound artists Sean Williams and Matthew Collings.

Dune – atmosphere remix December 14th 2013
Watch David Lynch’s 1984 Sci Fi nightmare “Dune” remixed by sound artists Sean Williams and Matthew Collings.

Workshop concert with Sabine Vogel – 12th December 2013
Join us at Inspace on the 12th December 2013 for this workshop concert featuring Sabine Vogel and students from the MSc Sound Design and MSc in Digital Composition and Performance based at the University of Edinburgh. They’ll be performing new

Workshop concert with Sabine Vogel – 12th December 2013
Join us at Inspace on the 12th December 2013 for this workshop concert featuring Sabine Vogel and students from the MSc Sound Design and MSc in Digital Composition and Performance based at the University of Edinburgh. They’ll be performing new

Sabine Vogel solo concert 10th December 2013
Join us at Inspace at 8pm for this solo concert featuring amazing flautist Sabine Vogel. As a flautist Sabine Vogel focuses on sound and improvisation, using extended techniques both acoustic as well as electronic, creating a very personal contemporary

Sabine Vogel solo concert 10th December 2013
Join us at Inspace at 8pm for this solo concert featuring amazing flautist Sabine Vogel. As a flautist Sabine Vogel focuses on sound and improvisation, using extended techniques both acoustic as well as electronic, creating a very personal contemporary
listening systems – 29th November 2013
Information about this event is here; digital.eca.ed.ac.uk/whatissounddesign/listening-systems/ book a ticket here: wisd-day-03-concert.eventbrite.com
listening systems – 29th November 2013
Information about this event is here; digital.eca.ed.ac.uk/whatissounddesign/listening-systems/ book a ticket here: wisd-day-03-concert.eventbrite.com
audiovision 28th November 2013
Among other performances, this concert will feature Christos Michalakos – Trrraction Trrraction is a new improvised work using the Augmented Drum-Kit, a personal electro-acoustic instrumental formation based on the acoustic drum-kit. The visual element of the performance is an integral part
audiovision 28th November 2013
Among other performances, this concert will feature Christos Michalakos – Trrraction Trrraction is a new improvised work using the Augmented Drum-Kit, a personal electro-acoustic instrumental formation based on the acoustic drum-kit. The visual element of the performance is an integral part
fractions and factions 27th November 2013
www.wisd-day-01-concert.eventbrite.com
fractions and factions 27th November 2013
www.wisd-day-01-concert.eventbrite.com

What is sound design symposium 27-29th November 2013
The University of Edinburgh invites sonic artists, musicians, designers, scientists, engineers, theorists, composers, improvisers, performers, theatre sound specialists, directors, film makers, computer-games players and developers, graphic designers, historians, technologists, archaeologists, architects, acousticians, geographers and industrial designers to this three-day symposium. Organised

What is sound design symposium 27-29th November 2013
The University of Edinburgh invites sonic artists, musicians, designers, scientists, engineers, theorists, composers, improvisers, performers, theatre sound specialists, directors, film makers, computer-games players and developers, graphic designers, historians, technologists, archaeologists, architects, acousticians, geographers and industrial designers to this three-day symposium. Organised

Berbarian Sound Studio remix – 9th November 2013
Tonight we’ll perform to and with a special screening of Peter Strickland’s 2012 film “Berbarian Sound Studio” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1833844/.

Berbarian Sound Studio remix – 9th November 2013
Tonight we’ll perform to and with a special screening of Peter Strickland’s 2012 film “Berbarian Sound Studio” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1833844/.

Johannes Heldén 8th November 2013
Join us for a special night of deep drones and expansive spaces performed by Sweedish sound artist Johannes Heldén.

Johannes Heldén 8th November 2013
Join us for a special night of deep drones and expansive spaces performed by Sweedish sound artist Johannes Heldén.

Ligeti and Stockhausen piano and electronics works from the 1950s 2nd November 2013
Reid Concert Hall, 8pm Saturday 2nd November Featuring: Simon Smith – Piano Sean Williams – Sound Projection. This concert of classic music from the 1950s will include LIGETI Omaggio a Girolamo Frescobaldi from Musica Ricercata (piano) Invention (piano) 2 Capriccios

Ligeti and Stockhausen piano and electronics works from the 1950s 2nd November 2013
Reid Concert Hall, 8pm Saturday 2nd November Featuring: Simon Smith – Piano Sean Williams – Sound Projection. This concert of classic music from the 1950s will include LIGETI Omaggio a Girolamo Frescobaldi from Musica Ricercata (piano) Invention (piano) 2 Capriccios

Jonas Kocher – 3rd October 2013
Since John Cage, experimental music has paid greater attention to the sound universe which surrounds the musician. And since Alvin Lucier, space has been considered to be just as fundamental as time, when it comes to music. Jonas Kocher

Jonas Kocher – 3rd October 2013
Since John Cage, experimental music has paid greater attention to the sound universe which surrounds the musician. And since Alvin Lucier, space has been considered to be just as fundamental as time, when it comes to music. Jonas Kocher

Opening concert – McAreavy – Houston – Pietruszewski – September 12 2013
This was the the opening concert in our Autumn season of new music and sound design. We premiered a random sampling of new work by graduates of the MSc in Digital Composition and Performance: Stewart Houston, John McAreavey and Marcin Pietruszewski.

Opening concert – McAreavy – Houston – Pietruszewski – September 12 2013
This was the the opening concert in our Autumn season of new music and sound design. We premiered a random sampling of new work by graduates of the MSc in Digital Composition and Performance: Stewart Houston, John McAreavey and Marcin Pietruszewski.