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‘Ohm: Music For Meditation’ album art. Art by James R. Southard

Hello listeners.

I find that I’m always draw to experiential art. The kind of art that takes me to a place, or more accurately, a different state of mind. These are usually qualities I aim for in my own output. Even the process of art is just that—when you get into the ‘zone’, and you’ve got tunnel vision, losing yourself in it. It’s like meditating, or at least some form of meditation.

Patrick Hume’s latest work under the Analog Cannibal moniker dwells on these ideas. Ohm: Music For Meditation, out now on Little Heart Records, is his latest release. The music on the album was made with a joking nod to department store New Age music displays, but the work isn’t a joke. It’s serious work that is aptly named, and is conducive to peaceful environments.

Patrick has been involved in Louisville’s music scene for quite a time. At one point, he was deep in the hardcore scene with bands such as Lords, Abscise, and Brain Banger. Not too long after, he started producing work under the name Analog Cannibal, and hasn’t stopped. When he isn’t teaching guitar, Patrick is more than likely adding to his extensive catalog. He seems to have an insane work ethic, that leads to tons of material.

Analog Cannibal is definitely a project with an eclectic discography, but this is definitely a noticeable shift sonically, and it stands out. Patrick isn’t sure how much more he’s willing to explore this sound but he isn’t writing it off quite yet. He said he certainly got lost in recording these pieces, and thinks on these experiences fondly. Whether tongue-in-cheek or not, Patrick’s attempt definitely hits its mark.

The album is being package as a download code & poster with art by James Southard. You can see more of his work at jamesrsouthard.com.

You can find out more about Patrick’s musical output via the Analog Cannibal website or bandcamp page.

And as always, you can find our chat below or find Blind Date in the iTunes store. We chat about space, various studies on auditory stimuli, and King Crimson.

Enjoy.

Hey listeners!

Sarah and I are on ‘Spring Break’ this week, and I’m posting from Joshua Tree, California. It is so beautiful and serene out here…

Anyway, my guest today is Claire Krueger. We chatted about film, perfectionism, and our issues with patience & commitment…(I’m somewhat kidding about my patience.)

Though Claire dabbles in many forms of art, film is the main emphasis of her creative output. Many of her films are mixed media, or maybe a better way to say it is mixed techniques—such as diorama sets, green screening, and animation. Visually, there is usually vibrant colors and dreamlike imagery (see her film ‘The Passenger’ above.)

As you may gather from the interview, there is a wit and humor to Claire. This definitely shows in her work, in subtle ways. It’s something I really appreciate about her art. Along with this well executed wit, I think there is a certain amount of mystery and vagueness to her work that leaves the audience with questions. I feel this works in her favor, bringing the viewer back again and again.

Image from Claire’s installation ‘Locus’. Image via Claire’s website.

Give our discussion a listen, to understand more about Claire and her work. You can also visit her website, clairekrueger.com as well as her vimeo.

As always, find the podcast below. Enjoy.

“Get Together and do Artwork and Instrumental” by Donna Sherley

Hey there listeners!

This is the last episode in my series on StudioWorks.

You know, I saw so many familiar friendly faces at the ‘Reflections’ opening last week. Many of which were StudioWorks artists, the staff, as well as outside creatives…I had such a wonderful time. That exhibition seem to bring so many people together, much like StudioWorks itself. It was a diverse environment, and something I’d love to see on a larger scale.

To say the least, I enjoyed working on this series so much and I hope to revisit it in the future as they grow and expand. I just want to everyone at StudioWorks.

A page from a book repurposed by Donna.

You can learn more about Donna’s work from her blog or Zoom Group’s webpage.

You can hear our short chat below.

Enjoy!