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Northern Static
By Pete JohnstonMusic
Northern Static episodes
- 08 - Canadian January NightThe debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada."The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes, Exclaim! MagazineReleased April 27, 2019Mim Adams and Randi Helmers - vocalsRob Clutton - string bassPete Johnston acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ap steel, vocals,percussionMusic ©2019 Pete Johnston (SOCAN), words by Alden Nowlan1933-1983)All poems reproduced from the book Alden Nolan: Selected Poems1996), and used with permission from House of Anansi Press Inc,Toronto. www.houseofanansi.comAll Rights ReservedRecorded at See Through Sound by Pete JohnstonProduced by Andrew Taylor and Pete Johnston, mixed by AndrewTaylorMastered by FedgeArtwork by Mike Smith, band photo by Jeff ElliotWe acknowledge the support the Canada Council for the Arts.Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.3 min
- 10 - This Is What I Wanted To Sign Off WithThe debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada."The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes, Exclaim! MagazineReleased April 27, 2019Mim Adams and Randi Helmers - vocalsRob Clutton - string bassPete Johnston acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ap steel, vocals,percussionMusic ©2019 Pete Johnston (SOCAN), words by Alden Nowlan1933-1983)All poems reproduced from the book Alden Nolan: Selected Poems1996), and used with permission from House of Anansi Press Inc,Toronto. www.houseofanansi.comAll Rights ReservedRecorded at See Through Sound by Pete JohnstonProduced by Andrew Taylor and Pete Johnston, mixed by AndrewTaylorMastered by FedgeArtwork by Mike Smith, band photo by Jeff ElliotWe acknowledge the support the Canada Council for the Arts.Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.4 min
- 11 - Looking For NancyThe debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada."The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes, Exclaim! MagazineReleased April 27, 2019Mim Adams and Randi Helmers - vocalsRob Clutton - string bassPete Johnston acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ap steel, vocals,percussionMusic ©2019 Pete Johnston (SOCAN), words by Alden Nowlan1933-1983)All poems reproduced from the book Alden Nolan: Selected Poems1996), and used with permission from House of Anansi Press Inc,Toronto. www.houseofanansi.comAll Rights ReservedRecorded at See Through Sound by Pete JohnstonProduced by Andrew Taylor and Pete Johnston, mixed by AndrewTaylorMastered by FedgeArtwork by Mike Smith, band photo by Jeff ElliotWe acknowledge the support the Canada Council for the Arts.Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.4 min
- 05 - July 15The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada."The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes, Exclaim! MagazineReleased April 27, 2019Mim Adams and Randi Helmers - vocalsRob Clutton - string bassPete Johnston acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ap steel, vocals,percussionMusic ©2019 Pete Johnston (SOCAN), words by Alden Nowlan1933-1983)All poems reproduced from the book Alden Nolan: Selected Poems1996), and used with permission from House of Anansi Press Inc,Toronto. www.houseofanansi.comAll Rights ReservedRecorded at See Through Sound by Pete JohnstonProduced by Andrew Taylor and Pete Johnston, mixed by AndrewTaylorMastered by FedgeArtwork by Mike Smith, band photo by Jeff ElliotWe acknowledge the support the Canada Council for the Arts.Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.4 min
- Ep. 05 - Martin ArnoldEpisode 5 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer Martin Arnold. Recorded in July 2017.Links:https://soundcloud.com/martinarnoldMusical Examples:Martin Arnold, “Slip Minuet”, from the album The Spit Veleta, performed by Mira BenjaminCecil Taylor, “O.P”, from the album New York City R&BCharles Mingus, “Lock ‘Em Up (Hellview of Bellevue)”, from the album MingusOregon, “Rainmaker”, from the album Winter LightGentle Giant, “The Advent of Panurge”, from the album OctopusWeather Report, “Boogie Woogie Waltz”, from the album Sweet NighterCarla Bley, “Morning, Pt. 2”, from the Gary Burton Quartet album A Genuine Tong FuneralPer Nørgård, “Voyage Into The Golden Screen”, from the album Iris and Voyage Into The Golden ScreenMartin Arnold, “Contact; Vault”, from the Bozzini Quartet album AberrareMartin Arnold, “Tam Lin”, from the album Tam LinMartin Arnold, “Coo-Coo Bird”, performed by Callum McSherry (voice, guitar), Quatuor Bozzini, and the University of Bristol New Music Ensemble1 hr 55 min
- Ep. 04 - Christine BougieEpisode 4 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with guitar player and composer Christine Bougie. Recorded in August 2017.Links:http://www.christinebougie.comhttps://christinebougie.bandcamp.comhttp://www.petejohnstonmusic.comMusical Examples:Christine Bougie and Dafydd Hughes, “Hammy’s Secret Life”, from the album This Is AwesomeJoni Mitchell, “In France They Kiss on Main Street”, from the album Shadows and LightBill Frisell, “Pleased To Meet You”, from the album Gone, Just Like A TrainChristine Bougie, “Do I Ramble”, from the album Whistle Up A WorldChristine Bougie, “Me Her”, from the album Aloha SupremeChristine Bougie, “Chet and Chomsky”, from the album Aloha Supreme1 hr 8 min
- Ep. 03 - Mike SmithA conversation with composer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Smith, leader of the bands Muskox and the Mike Smith Company. Recorded in July 2017.Links:www.soundcloud.com/mikesmithtowww.muskox.bandcamp.comMusical Examples:Jonathan Adjemian and Mike Smith, “Fifth Transcombobulation”, from the album TranscombobulationMr. Bungle, “Platypus”, from the album Disco VolanteFrank Zappa, “Brown Shoes Don’t Make It”, from the album Absolutely FreeMuskox, “Generic Organs”, from the album Invocation TransformationsMuskox, “Muskox Jr”, from the album Invocation TransformationsYes, “Roundabout”, from the album FragileFrank Zappa, “Uncle Meat: Main Title Theme/The Voice of Cheese”, from the album Uncle MeatMike Smith Company, “Privateer’s Bounty”, unreleasedMike Smith Company, “Redacted”, from the album Famous Wildlife Movieswww.petejohnstonmusic.comwww.soundcloud.com/northernstatic1 hr 27 min
- Ep. 02 - Lina AllemanoEpisode 2 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with trumpet player and composer Lina Allemano. Recorded in July 2017.Links:www.linaallemano.comhttps://linaallemano.bandcamp.comMusical Examples:Lina Allemano’s Titanium Riot, “Squish It”, from the album Squish It.Lina Allemano 4, “Flummox”, from the album Live At The Tranzac.Lina Allemano 4, “Hush”, from the album Live At The Tranzac.Lina Allemano 4, “Sometimes Y”, from the album Sometimes Y.1 hr 17 min
- Ep. 01 - Ken Aldcroft in MemoriamThis inaugural episode of Northern Static explores the music of the late guitarist and composer Ken Aldcroft, with guests Karen Ng and Wes Neal.Links:www.kenaldcroft.comMusical Examples:Dave Douglas, "Parallel Worlds", from the album Parallel Worlds.Ken Aldcroft’s Convergence Ensemble, “Our Hospitality” from the album Saskatoon Bassement 2007.Henry Threadgill Zooid, “Sap” from the album This Brings Us To, Vol. 1.Ken Aldcroft’s Threads Quintet, “Threads III” from the album 10/09/11.Ken Aldcroft and Scott Thomson, “Blue” from the album Red and Blue.Northern Static is recorded, produced, and edited by Pete Johnston.Find me at:www.petejohnstonmusic.comwww.soundcloud.com/northernstaticwww.seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com1 hr 42 min
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