PLATO & the Western Tradition

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PLATO & the Western Tradition is a Postmodern Improvisation Ensemble that has been recording real-time improvisations using electronic and acoustic instruments since 1988. The founders and core me... more

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PLATO & the Western Tradition episodes:

August 19, 2025 PLATO Np. 10601 Still Following the Breadcrumbs
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PUSH—›LIVE MIDI Instruments; PLATO, No. 1601, “Diminutive Fables No. 3” (David, solo, Spur\ious Fugitive Gallery, 12-7-07) 00:02-12:58. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1001a, “CONCRETE Elipsoidal Alchemy” (Boyd & Andrew Lersten, MIMF IX, No. 1, 6-5-99) 13:00-26:00, 32:00-45:00.
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August 19, 2025 PLATO No. 10600 Mysterious Inclusion
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Accordion Reeds+Voice+Kybd—›Synths+GRII (TRbT 216.1 sample); PLATO, No. 1600, “Diminutive Fables No. 2” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery, 12-7-07) 53:48-66:44. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Processors; Loops; PLATO, No. 0006, “Arabesques I” (David, Boyd & Evie Barton 2-20-88) 18:00-31:00.
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August 19, 2025 PLATO No. 10599 Music Consoles Us
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+GRII (TRbT 216.1 sample); PLATO, No. 1599, “Diminutive Fables No. 1” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery, 12-7-07) 58:34-71:30. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1995, “ "Autumn Leaves” ” (David & Boyd 7-21-10) 00:00-13:00.
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August 19, 2025 PLATO No. 10598 Matter Confines Us
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›GRII (cicada sample)+GRII (TRbT 216.1 sample)+Song-Sparrow-Roost sample; PLATO, No. 1598, “The Trailing Edge” (David, Marie Fryar, & Valerie Rumpf, with Andrew Filler, viola, 12-7-07) 47:00-59:56. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—› Processors; PLATO, No. 1895, “Curiouse Inventione 3” (David & Boyd 3-3-10).
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August 19, 2025 PLATO No. 10597 Space Expands Forever
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1597, “Holiday ArtWalk 07 No. 3” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery, 12-1-07) 00:10-13:06. Boyd: Theremin—›Voco-der—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1795, “Technology in the service of religion” (David & Boyd 8-19-09) 00:00-13:00, 23:00-36:00.
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August 19, 2025 PLATO No. 10596 Time Eludes Us
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; PLATO, No. 1596, “Holiday ArtWalk 07 No. 2” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery, 12-1-07) 46:09-59:15. Boyd: Theremin—› Vocoder—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1695, “The Haven of Perfection” (David & Boyd 2-4-09) 17:00-30:00, 55:00-68:00.
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August 18, 2025 PLATO No. 10595 The Rest is Silence (for Leslie Rollins)
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 17, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1595, “Holiday ArtWalk ’07, No. 1” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery 12-1-07) 26:07-39:07, 33:00-46:00.
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August 17, 2025 PLATO No. 10594 Birthday Roses (EBB-'Thirty-Four')
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 16, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1594, “Wind Drinkers” (David, & Boyd Nutting 11-30-07) 46:16-59:16, 59:16-72:16.
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August 16, 2025 PLATO No. 10593 Denizens of Mist,aiff
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 15, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1593, “Cloud Breathers” (David, & Boyd Nutting 11-30-07) 00:02-13:02, 34:34-47:34.
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August 15, 2025 PLATO No. 10592 Ears Asleep
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 14, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1529, “Pondering the Imponderable” (David, & Boyd Nutting 1-20-07) 00:09-13:09, 59:00-72:00.
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FAQs about PLATO & the Western Tradition:

How many episodes does PLATO & the Western Tradition have?

The podcast currently has 1,346 episodes available.