If you’ve been a listener to Alpha Rhythms Sunday nights on WYSO over the years you may have at least been exposed to the music of John Cage, Phillip Glass, Steve Reich and even some early Pink Floyd.
These are just some artists who have delved into the world of experimental music and sound.
If you’re a fan of the genre, you can get a big fix over two days - August 12th and 13th – at the Amplified Humans Festival at the Yellow Cab Building in Dayton. The festival will feature artists from Japan and Canada who will join other musicians from across the US and revel in the sounds of noise and experimental music.
To get some details on the event, we spoke with co-organizer Luke Tandy.
More from the festival organizers: (WYSO is not responsible for this content) Noise music challenges typical music and song-writing conventions in favor of producing sounds that are created with an near infinite number of methods & techniques, offering the artist to explore ideas through the freedom of abstract sound creation. Influenced by the Futurist and Dada art movements of the early 20th century, contemporary artists employ dissonance, found sound, improvisation, and cacophony to construct sonic tapestries of varied textures, composition, and intent.
“NOISE is as old as millions of years of volcanic eruption and mountain erosion. The modern industry of metal and machines added more to this mix. All we do is use everything at our disposal to record the true power that has been filling the airwaves since the beginning of time." -- Joseph Roemer, Macronympha member.
