Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer and sound artist Simon Berz. 

The impetus for our conversation was the release of Simon’s collaboration with American bassist and sonic wizard Bill Laswell and the Japanese avant garde trumpeter Toshinori Kondo. While Kondo passed away in October of 2020, this work, Breath versus Beats, was not released until August 2023.

Simon is a prolific artist across multiple forms and media. His perspective on creativity, process, collaboration and sound resulted in a discussion that has stuck with me in the weeks since we recorded. Fasten your seat belts, assume a comfortable position and get ready for a fun ride with Simon Berz.

------------------

Dig Deeper

• Visit Simon Berz at simonberz.ch and linktr.ee
• Listen to Breath versus Beats on Bandcamp or your favorite streaming platform
• Follow Simon Berz on Instagram , Facebook, and YouTube
• Toshinori Kondo: Playing in Uncharted Territory
• An introduction to Bill Laswell in 10 records
• Liquid Land (Trailer)
• John Cage - For the Birds
• A guide to Steve Reich's music
• Simon Berz making a new stone collection for SEDIMENT instrument
• Nicolas Collins - Handmade Electronic Music
• 10X10=>11
• Shifted Eruption
• Peter Brötzmann, the heart — and lungs — of European free jazz
• Please help Bill Laswell

------------------

• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice.

• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.