This episode was the last of the current series. I may be back after Christmas, we shall see. For now, though, enjoy one of the best episodes in a long time. My guest - rare in this moment - was Joe of Late Works, who came on the show to discuss the new Late Works project of Noise. Inspired by Futurist artist Luigi Russolo's The Art of Noises, Late Works' of Noise is an album consisting of six tracks, each one written, performed and recorded by a group of artists using one-off handmade instruments in a six hour window. These instruments (or sculptures, neither Joe or I are certain) were created specially for the project. The groups of artists - featuring the likes of Martha Skye Murphy, Kiran Leonard, Horse Whisperer, Jerskin Fendrix and members of Black Midi and 404 - could only use these instruments/sculptures to create their tracks. All lyrics and music had to be written and recorded in the six hour window. In our chat, Joe runs through a number of influences on the project, not least Russolo himself, and elucidates on the creative processes that went into of Noise. The album will be released on the 18th of December via Slow Dance Records.
Dig That Treasure (15/12/20)
Luigi Russolo - Serenata
Mark Leckey - Green Screen Refrigerator
Luigi Russolo - Ronzatore
Luigi Russolo - Corale
Tom Waits - Just Another Sucker On The Vine
Daphne Oram - Adwick High School No.3
Martha Skye Murphy, Kiran Leonard, Corpse Boy, Cajm - unmenacingly violent
Jean Tinguely - Méta Harmonie I
Daphne Oram - Adwick High School No.1
