Category: Discography

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Ligne on Atak (2009)

ligne | CD | ATAK | i8u | Tomas Phillips

Tomas and i8u have been working together since the later part of 2005. For this release, the sessions were improvised with a compositional structure in mind, they were then edited further. The compositions of i8u and Tomas Phillips belie their designation as such. Constructed from improvisation first and foremost, each track reflects a particular moment of time and dialogue. Materials range from numerous electronic and acoustic sources, whilst inspiration derives from a similar diversity; in one instance, a film by Sergio Leone, in another, a wooden object, a piano. The conversation then extends to a period of revision, adjustments, subtractions, reflecting a fascination with minimal sound environments as well as the mutual inspiration of a warm friendship.

text by Tomas Phillips

ligne
point
donnée (edited and arranged by Keiichiro Shibuya)
ligne (remix by Keiichiro Shibuya)

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10 -33cm on ROOM40 (2008)

10-33 cm | NET | ROOM40 | i8u

i8u’s 10-33 cm is a audio work of varied proportion and calculated shape. Based
on the ideas associated with String Theory, this latest offering from Canada’s
France Jobin is a compelling meditation on the nature of sound in time.

“10-33 cm is the theoretical size of the strings that makes up the universe.” Jobin
explains, “Resonance is the vibrational pattern, which determines what kind of
particle the string is, and thus the type of particle is the movement of the string
and the energy associated with this movement.”

With 10-33 cm, Jobin creates a shimmering mirror that reflects on our somewhat
limited understanding of these strings as they slip in and out of the dimensions
we are aware of. More so, each of the pieces suggests a visionary ‘vibration chart’,
that explores the possible resonances of these theoretic discourses.

Through sound, i8u’s explorations of String Theory are made almost tactile – a
refined bridge between rhetoric and creation.

string 1
string 2
string 3
string 4
string 5
string 6
string 7
download entire release

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Spellewauerynsherde Interpretations Various Sundry (2007)

June 2007

With the hope of being able to bypass the traditional commercial aspects of a recording label TRANS>PARENT RADIATION was formed in 2005 as a web-based sub-label of bremsstrahlung recordings. The releases are made available for free download for a period of time and then taken down and released as limited edition CDRs.

We are please to announce our first physical CDR.

TRANS001 Spellewauerynsherde, Interpretations Various & Sundry
Release date: 070621
Edition:100
Price: $9 ­ including shipping
Order direct: www.bremsstrahlung-recordings.org

Utilizing source material taken from found reel to reel recordings of Icelandic a capella lament songs made in the late 1960’s or early 1970’s 10 sound artists interpret these haunting sounds in their compositions. A CD LP by Akira Rabelais based on this source material can be found at Samadhi Sound. Reworkers include Fennesz, Kit Clayton, Taylor Deupree, Steve Roden, Stephen Mathieu, I8U and others.

The packaging includes a self-latching CD case created from a custom die-cut and the cover is hand stamped. It is a limited edition of 100 and will not be reissued. The CDRs themselves are labeled via the heat transfer process rather than inkjet printing to ensure text durability. The CDRs are silver on both sides. To view packaging click here

josh russell

 

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Hmmm Remix (2007)

Hmmm Remix

Humans and computers.
Organic and digital.
Soothing and stimulating.

Ahypnotic assortment of styles and approaches of digital composition byelectronic artists around the globe; each artist remixing the same 5minute recording of an intimate group of singers humming together.Luminaries in the field such as:

Kathy Kennedy + David Gutnick, Hélène Prévost, Steve McLeod, Austistici, Thanos Chrysakis, Francisco Lopez,
Margaret Schedel, Jonas Olesen, Bryce Beverlin 11,  Magali Babin, Kim Cascone, Doug Van Nort and .i8u.

HMMM Remix Compilation is part of a multi-layered project by sound artist Kathy Kennedy. It will culminate in a sonic tsunami, an event that will take place on St. Laurent st. between Sherbrooke and Mont-Royal on sat.June 16, from 3:30-4pm. We hope to hear the voices of 5000 citizens united by the sound of humming. For more info about this spectacular endeavour see:
kathykennedy.ca

 

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Extract -Portrait of Soundartists on nvo (2007)

EXTRACT-Portraits of Soundartists (book + 2 cd)
| CD | Nonvisualobjects | compilation

NVO 011 EXTRACT
EXTRACT contains interviews,
essays, photos, drawings
and 22 tracks by:

Keith Berry, Richard Chartier, Taylor Deupree, Heribert Friedl,
Richard Garet, Andy Graydon, Bernhard Günter, John Hudak, I8U,
Dean King, Dale Lloyd, Roel Meelkop, Will Montgomery, Tomas Philips,
Steve Roden, Jos Smolders, Steinbrüchel, Nao Sugimoto (aka mondii),
Asmus Tietchens, Toshiya Tsunoda, Ubeboet and Michael Vorfeld.

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Diffraction on Vague Terrain (2006)

diffraction | NET | Vague terrain 05 | i8u

Vagueterrain.net the Toronto-based digital arts quarterly, has just
launched its fifth issue: vague terrain 05: minimalism.This issue is
dedicated to an exploration of minimalism and technology through various
texts and multimedia projects which document and explore reductionism.

minimalism in 100 words or less

If there is one thing that is certain about minimalism it is that you need to use less than 100 or more than 5000 words to discuss the subject. We’ve brought together a diverse range of work which explores minimalism through sound, time and space, questions the use of technology, traces genealogy and discusses methodology. Please take some time to explore the body of work we’ve curated. Enjoy!

Greg J. Smith & Neil Wiernik, Toronto
December 2006

This diverse body of work contains contributions spanning multiple
mediums from: aidan baker, bleupulp, clinker, granny’ark, greg j. smith,
gregory shakar, i8u, jan jelinek (interview by greg j. smith), martin
john callanan, michaela schwentner, monolake (interview by corina
macdonald), patrick lichty, steven read and tobias c. van veen.

photo by Mark Hogben

conophthorus resinosae
mesmer’s pepper
tricuspid
de justesse
snow fleas
millapedament

 

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Symbiotic on pertin_nce (2006)

symbiotic | NET | pertin_nce | i8u + andrew duke

1  Loon Statistics (11:02), 2  Exhale and Shiver (12:43), 3  MVI (as per David Kristian) (7:04), 4  Punch Jig (5:23), 5  March Of The Bionicles (for Michael and Alexandre) (6:35), 6  Train Travel Hypnosis (9:07)

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A baker’s dozen (2004)


a baker’s dozen | NET | adozen| compilation

“a baker’s dozen”

various artists: “a baker’s dozen” [part 1]

after a few months of research, communication and production adozen is proud to announce it’s first release:

the first part of the compilation “a baker’s dozen”.
with the second part to be released in fall,
the whole compilation will consist of thirteen tracks.
download and enjoy! thanks to the talent and
contribution of these 6 artists:

– I8U (CA)                  – [sic] (CA)

– o.s.t. (US)                – luc doebereiner (DE)

– mvk (NL)                 – tigrics (HU

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Mutek04 (2004)

mutek04 | CD | mutek | compilation

MUTEK04

This compilation accompanies the 5th edition of MUTEK,
held in Montreal from June 2nd – June 6th, 2004.

Artists:
aeroc / fax / egg / frivolous / mossa / mike shannon jason forrest aka donnasummer / the rip off artist trendsetter and the followers / smith n hack / portable frank bretschneider / loscil / the mole / vitaminsforyou noto / pure / chessmachine / skoltz_kolgen /  i8u + magali babin / antmanuv / david kristian / signal angel / steve roy (thinkbox collective) / kptmichigan schneider tm / jamie lidell

Compiled by Eric Mattson and Alain Mongeau
Mastering : Bernard Belley
Images : Nanalog
Graphics : Black Eye

More info: mutek rec