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:

April 01, 2025 PLATO No. 10361 In the Forest of Lions
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 31, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: M3 Percussion, R3; PLATO, No. 6615, “Fragmentary Juxtapositions” (David, solo, 4-2-19) 00:00-13:00. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0113, “Peloria” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton, & Phil Ray 1-29-89) 13:00-26:00, 17:00-30:00.
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April 01, 2025 PLATO No. 10360 In the Kitchen of Love
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 31, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 6615, “Fragmentary Juxtapositions” (David, solo, 4-2-19) 00:00-13:00. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0160, “Light of Other Suns” (David, Boyd, & Kurt Boesinger 8-24-89) 13:00-26:00, 16:00-29:00.
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April 01, 2025 PLATO No. 10359 In the Ocean of Self
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 31, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: M3 Percussion, R3; PLATO, No. 6614, “Dawn Moonrise” (David, solo, 4-1-19) 13:00-26:00. Boyd: LIVE Loops+Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1059, “B-Field Ear, part 1” (David, Boyd, & Scott Hatt 5-13-00) 13:00-26:00, 20:00-33:00.
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April 01, 2025 PLATO No. 10358 Hands Create Artifice
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 31, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Planet Earth Toke Set; PLATO, No. 6614, “Dawn Moonrise” (David, solo, 4-1-19) 00:00-13:00. Boyd: Electronics; PLATO, No. 0183, “This Hollowed Ground” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 1-20-90) 13:00-26:00, 17:00-30:00.
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March 31, 2025 PLATO No. 10355 Stillness,aiff
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 28, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6612, “Quiet Nowhere” (David, solo, 3-30-19) 00:00-13:00, 13:00-26:00.
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March 30, 2025 PLATO No. 10354 Spiritual Clothing
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 29, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1345, “Wistful Thinking” (David, & Boyd Nutting 1-28-05) 00:03-13:03, 63:25-76:25.
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March 29, 2025 PLATO No. 10353 Closed Doorways
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 28, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6610, “Gates & Latches” (David, solo, 3-28-19) 00:00-13:00, 13:00-26:00.
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March 28, 2025 PLATO No. 10352 Beyond Seeking
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 27, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1352, “Hubris of Spirit” (David, & Boyd Nutting 2-24-05) 00:06-13:06, 61:30-74:30.
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March 27, 2025 PLATO No. 10351 Window Shopping
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 26, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1510, “New Advent Rhapsody” (David, & Boyd Nutting 12-19-06) 00:08-13:08, 55:50-68:50.
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March 26, 2025 PLATO No. 10350 Stellar Flight
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 24, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1305b, “Red Shift Music, part 2” (David, Jeff Theume, & Jae-Sun Lee, violin 4-23-04) 00:12-13:12, 21:55-34:55.
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FAQs about PLATO & the Western Tradition:

How many episodes does PLATO & the Western Tradition have?

The podcast currently has 1,353 episodes available.