James Bailey

Officially an old geezer (over 50). Mostly lived in the east end of Toronto, except for four years in England as a wee child. That's about all you need to know about the personal stuff. ............................................................ .................................................... Now the "musical" side:Been making noises with whatever was available for most of my life, with only a few (failed) attempts at formal training on any sort of "real" instrument.Started recording things after the acquisition of a good-quality open-reel recorder in 1973 (Tandberg 3341X).Most acoustic sound sources are found objects either played as is or modified into something resembling an instrument, though I usually refer to the things as "implements." Electronics are often employed for sound manipulation, or as a source by themselves. Open-reel tape recorders still used, frequently in a delay arrangement (a.k.a. Time Lag Accumulator, Frippertronics).LP "Dimensions" released independently in 1986, available from http://www.pingthings.com as a cd-r or streamed at http://www.sonus.ca3" cd-r "Little Bag o'Loops" released independently in 2004. Also available from pingthings.Member of four (semi)regular ensembles: Six Heads, Odradek, Tidal Pool and NOINO. UPDATE: now there's three more - Build to Suit, EAR-CAM, and Garage Sale. ............................................................ .......................................................I also do a regular radio programme on CKLN-FM (see the "friends" link). Sunday nights, 23:30 - 02:00 Eastern time. Strange, weird, experimental, electro-acoustic, modern orchestral/chamber, improvised, etc. UPDATE: due to an ongoing dispute, the station is closed for the time-being, though some archival programmes are still being aired. No immediate resolution in sight. ............................................................ .....................................................Oh, and please don't spam my comment box with adverts for YOUR stuff; why do you think they call it MYspace? Just post a link.