Trash Sounds October 24, 2006

An evening of trash-based performances features the Canadian premiere of composer Scott Wilson’s epic technotrash masterpiece “Müllmusik”. Composer Scott Wilson performs the Canadian premiere of “Müllmusik.” Based on recycled and reused data, the piece includes multichannel electroacoustics, video, performance, and musical junk objects. The Globe and Mail calls this Vancouverite’s work “...a full ensemble tour of the ruins of tonality.” For more information visit www.scottwilson.ca Turntablist Mike Hansen performs Karlheinz Stockhausen’s “Spiral” on a 1960’s Califone mono phonograph and a shortwave radio (“to tune into sounds from beyond the stars.”) www.mike-hansen.com Priya Sarukkai Chabria and Priscila Uppal read from their TRASH poems.

Admission to TRASH SOUNDS is $5 at the door, or free for those with a copy of Alphabet City no. 11: TRASH, available at the door for $20. TRASH is your ticket for free admission to all TRASH festival events.

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