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Microwave Windows

MiCrOwAvEwInDoWs PaSs ThRoUgH TrAnSmIsSiOn

About Me

MicrowaveWindows is funded by the Department of Energy to develop very high power microwave windows and waveguide components for accelerator applications. The effort is focused on supporting the Secret Linear Accelerator Center's (SLAC) efforts to develop the Next Linear Collider at 11.424 GHz. Waveguide components and windows are required for operation at power levels up to 600 MW in pulsed operation. SLAC developed the Multimode Delay Line Distribution System (MDLDS) to generate 600 MW pulses for the accelerator by storing RF power from multiple klystrons and switching that power to the appropriate accelerator sections. The MDLDS uses several waveguide modes to perform this operation. The components are designed using several computational programs, including an advanced scattering matrix program that includes computer optimization and tolerance analysis.
"MiCrOwAvE WinDowS" Formed Officially in 1995 (Bay area California). Fascinated by mere sound itself. MW has been recording Experimental music, collage pieces and field recordings and performing frequently and infrequently here and there for over a decade. MW has recorded Diy released material in several formats has been featured on various collections and has performed many times in various cities at Festivals, on Radio and Television. MW has done shows with international and other well known experimental sound and music artists. MW collaborates often with various experimental artists and artists from other genres as well. In addition MW is involved in several side projects is constantly reording new material and MW has also contributed pieces for independent film. MW also produces, engineers and Re-mixes audio for/with other artists, as well as /Recording/Mixing and Engineering/ "LIVE" sound.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/8/2006
Band Website: virb.com/microwavewindows
Sounds Like: A normally offensive set to some on 4/20 by MicrowaveWindows was A set so loud, it shook the glasses around the bar...

"Sometimes I wish I could fly fly away like a little drunken turtle dove right into a nicley windexed window and splatter my brains all over, then make it to the show".

Screaming, pulsing waves of electronic frequencies sliced through my every molecule for the sake of cultural experience. I’m not one to mince words, and Microwave Windows’ kicked the snot right out of anyone who didn’t see it coming. The sonic onslaught began with textured analog synth manipulated through a table-full of junk processors and effects. The sound echoed off every corner of the irish bar and shook up the complacent crowd. The guitar pulsed repeating ooze out into the windy night and chimed with ecstasy as every face turned to delight or retching. All of a sudden, this hip old lady, drunk, at the bar starts yelling "It sounds like fucking Star Wars!" while textured samples of American dialogue began shitting out of the speakers. "Kill-Kill-Kill-K-Kill Iraq Iraq Kill Iraq" stumbled over the other sounds flowing throughout the room. Apparently, all of this cacophony caused the bartender to shit his pants. The frequencies removed the control of his bowels and he had no faculty over his normal excretive functions. He motioned to turn it down-and it was turned down a little... but like a good Ravi Shankar mind fuck, the momentum builds upon itself organically. Doors of perception opened with the sound of the apocalypse pounding and chiming while the textures ebbed and flowed through each and every one of our beings... whether we welcomed it or not.

My Blog

Putting Voices In Peoples Heads, Using Lasers To Trigger Uncontrolled Neuron Firing

Some of the applications the report investigated include putting voices in people's heads, using lasers to trigger uncontrolled neuron firing, and slowly heating the human body to a point of feverish ...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:22:00 PST

Currently Recording!!, & Collab Remix!!!

Recording......... Two New AlbUms..:..:.. OutsidE My WIndow. & Intermitent wireless access. And the Coolab remix,thanks to everyone that is contributing. Out in summer/Fall/etc. Stay WavetuNed -MW...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:48:00 PST

1997 "LIVE" MW Radio Broadcast "Experiment Clinic"

Recorded Live, 1997 @ KFJC 89.7FM Radio, Los Altos Hills California.Two Excerpts From A Four Hour Live Audio Collage, Performed on the Air Download, Listen & EnJoy!! ..:..:.. PART 1 http://virb.co...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:17:00 PST

MW vs Texas Playboys

http://virb.com/microwavewindows/music/albums/59368   ...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:41:00 PST

SoMe PaSt PeRfOrMaNceS

Some Performances ...Partial listing. Not all Other past performaces listed> non documented3/22/2008 @ Café Bohemiaw/ Good Noise Bad Noise-(from England)Duet for Theremin& Lapsteel, M31, Insectici...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:35:00 PST

Discography

Current recordings & releases are available to be purchased by mailorder.For ordering and discography info contact: [email protected]...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:26:00 PST

YOU SAID IT!! TO name a Few

You're welcome sir, Your sounds were killer.....Pete(M31) hey fella - a pleasure playing on the same bill as you - you were fantastic, what an ending...keep on keepin' on GNBN (ENgland) Brutal set la...
Posted by Microwave Windows on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:03:00 PST