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 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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August 14, 2025 PLATO No. 10591 Arboreal Distress
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 13, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1190a: 00:05-13:05; with, No. 1190b: 19:30-32:30—“Unnatural Beauty, parts 1 & 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 9-30-02).
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August 13, 2025 PLATO No. 10590 Profound Conversation
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 12, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1590a: 00:06-13:06; with, No. 1590b: 36:28-49:28—“Storm Masons, parts 1 & 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 11-20-07).
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August 12, 2025 PLATO No. 10589 Resonating
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Mark Magliola, recorded August 11, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Autoharp+Kybd—›Synth. PLATO, No. 0189, “What are you doing here?” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-18-90) 32:08-45:04. Boyd: Guitar—›Processors. PLATO, No. 3885 “Watch” (David & Boyd 8-11-16) 13:00-18:00 Tr -14. Mark: Percussion+Flute.
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August 12, 2025 PLATO No. 10588 Revealing
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Mark Magliola & Julie Soales, recorded August 11, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Bell+Kybd—›Synths+GRII (Cicada sample)—›Processors. PLATO, No. 0188, “Picnic in PLATO’s Cave 2” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-10-90) 19:02-31:58. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors. PLATO, No. 3885 “Watch” (David & Boyd 8-11-16) 00:00-13:00. Mark: kalimba+Voice+Flute. Julie: Voice +Percussion.
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August 12, 2025 PLATO No. 10587 Faltering
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Mark Magliola, recorded August 11, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Accordion Reeds+Kybd—›Synths+ M3—›Processors. PLATO, No. 0187, “Picnic in PLATO’s Cave 1” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-10-90) 00:02-12:58. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder; Electronics—›Processors; Percussion+Voice. PLATO, No. 3883 “Trifecta” (David & Boyd 8-11-16) 13:00-18:30 Tr -15. Mark: Percussion+Crystal Bowls+Voice+Flute.
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August 12, 2025 PLATO No. 10586 Wandering
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 11, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Bell+Accordion Reeds+Cymbal+Melodeon+Recorder—›Processors. PLATO, No. 0186, “Boyd’s Household Hints” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 1-28-90) 03:14-15:10. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder; Electronics—›Processors; Percussion. PLATO, No. 3883 “Trifecta” (David & Boyd 8-11-16) 00:00-13:00.
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FAQs about PLATO & the Western Tradition:

How many episodes does PLATO & the Western Tradition have?

The podcast currently has 1,350 episodes available.