Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash
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English - October 26, 2023 07:03 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMusic Commentary Music Arts Performing Arts music technology music tech interviews musicians music business journalists athletes authors writers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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.
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Visit Simon Berz at simonberz.ch and linktr.eeListen to Breath versus Beats on Bandcamp or your favorite streaming platformFollow Simon Berz on Instagram , Facebook, and YouTubeToshinori Kondo: Playing in Uncharted TerritoryAn introduction to Bill Laswell in 10 recordsLiquid Land (Trailer)John Cage - For the BirdsA guide to Steve Reich's musicSimon Berz making a new stone collection for SEDIMENT instrumentNicolas Collins - Handmade Electronic Music10X10=>11Shifted EruptionPeter Brötzmann, the heart — and lungs — of European free jazzPlease help Bill Laswell------------------
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