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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February 13, 2025 PLATO No. 10279 Silent Center
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 12, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1972, “Narrative of the machines” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-9-10) 13:04-26:04, 07:24-20:24.
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February 12, 2025 PLATO No. 10278 Audible Joy
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 11, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1872, “Triadic Memories” (David, & Boyd Nutting 1-15-10) 13:09-26:09, 16:42-29:42.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10277 Fanfare of the Golden Trumpets
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Eric Lester, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Samples; PLATO, No. 1772, “Overhearing the past” (David, Boyd, & Eric Lester 6-10-09) 00:01-12:57. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0266 “Duo Seraphim” (David & Boyd 2-10-91) 00:00- 13:00, 32:00-45:00. Eric: Ad Hoc Drum Kit.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10276 End of the World--The Musical
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, wi8th Eric Lester, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Flute+Voice+Accordion Reeds; PLATO, No. 1672, “Small Treasures, No. 1” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery 12-5-08) 00:07-13:03. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0162, “Jacob’s Angel” (David & Boyd 9-7-89) 00:00- 13:00, 26:00-39:00. Eric: Voice+Cello.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10275 Combining Names
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Eric Lester & Marcus Furnessy, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Zither+Voice (processed); PLATO, No. 1572, “ArtBeat ’07, No. 4” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery 9-6-07) 00:07-13:03. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0721, “Illusions of Predestination 1” (David, Boyd, & Evie Barton 6-6-96) 00:00- 13:00, 31:00-44:00. Eric: Voice+ Cello. Marcus: Harmonica+Percussion.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10274 Entering the Garden
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Eric Lester & Marcus Furnessy, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PUSH—›Synths+ Samples+Voice+Accordion Reeds; PLATO, No. 1472a, “Summer Dreams” (David & Boyd 7-19-06) 00:10-13:06, Tr -11. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0265, “…and the Dumb Speak” (David & Boyd 2-10-91) 00:00-13:00, 32:00-45:00. Eric: Voice+Cello. Marcus: Harmonica+Percussion.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10273 Diverse Curious Clocks
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Eric Lester & Marcus Furnessy, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+ Samples; PLATO, No. 1372a, “Transgressive Furniture Music, part 1” (David & Boyd 5-7-05) 00:06- 13:02. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0188 “Picnic in PLATO’s Cave 2” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-10-90) 13:00- 26:00, 19:00-32:00. Eric: Voice+Ad Hoc Drum Kit. Marcus: Harmonica+Percussion.
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February 11, 2025 PLATO No. 10272 Infinite Light
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, with Eric Lester & Marcus Furnessy, recorded February 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+ Accordion Reeds+Harmonica+Bell; PLATO, No. 1272, “Walking the Labyrinth” (David, Carol Kapson, Chris Peters, Jae-Sun Lee (violin) & Cliff Shoults (guitar) 11-21-03) 27:33-40:29. Boyd: Guitar—›Electronics; PLATO, No. 0188, “Picnic in PLATO’s Cave 2” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-10-90) 00:00-13:00, 32:00-45:00. Eric: Voice+ Cello. Marcus: Harmonica.
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February 10, 2025 PLATO No. 10271 Secret Understanding
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 9, 2025, PLATO’s Pilothouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0696, “Suspending Perception part 2” (David, Carol Miranda, & Tim Backer 2-9-96) 00:03-13:03, 22:58-35:58.
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February 09, 2025 PLATO No. 10270 Fate's Whimsy
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 8, 2025, PLATO’s Pilothouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1207a: 00:03-13:03; with, PLATO, No. 1207b: 12:00-25:00 “Arcanum X Wheel of Fortune, parts 1 & 2” (David, Boyd Nutting, & ‘Vid Grande 1-18-03).
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How many episodes does PLATO & the Western Tradition have?

The podcast currently has 1,353 episodes available.