Was set off thinking by doing a bit of research last week into some links provided by the dancer Katie Duck on her webspace centred around exploring scientific research into the brain and perception. Out of this I focused on the idea that our perception of time can be change when involved with work likeContinue reading “Perceptions and time”
Author Archives: davidmbirchall
Terrascope Reviews
Reviews of the solo Acoustic Textures and Spitting Feathers CDrs on Black and White Cat Press from Terrascope. “Using a selection of found objects and an acoustic guitar, David Birchall has created an intriguing and listen-able improvisation on his latest album “Acoustic Textures”. Containing seven tracks, the album serves up a wide range of moods asContinue reading “Terrascope Reviews”
JBH
Dave Jackson has posted a recording from some of the regular sessions that happened at The Milkroom. It’s a smaller group featuring him on sax, Richard Harrison on percussion and myself on guitar. These were really fun sessions with a rotating cast of Manchester players week by week. http://davejackson.bandcamp.com/album/jbh-7-12-2010
Birds seen and heard 11/1/13
In December we moved from the South West side of Manchester to the South East. Our old place was in gardens surrounded by a number a huge old trees which made a great habitat for various types of bird. Our new flat is much more urban but there is a really splendid park nearby; BirchfieldsContinue reading “Birds seen and heard 11/1/13”
Nacht Und Nebel + Lumbers + Roro 24th January
LUMBERS (brighton) music for the retiring misery enthusiast http://lumbers.bandcamp.com/ NACHT UND NEBEL (nottingham) rumbling scraping misuse of cello recordings http://nachtundnebel.bandcamp.com/ RORO (amsterdam) one man, one snare drum http://rogiersmal.blogspot.com/ donations! gig is in private location (to which all welcome) near M1 5QR. please email me on blackandwhitecatpress at hotmail.com for information https://www.facebook.com/events/134211083400360/ http://www.tubersmusic.wordpress.com
photos from Konk Pack/Richard Scott/Birchall/Harrison/Wu/Jones gig
picture from quartet (Kelly Jones: flute, Semay Wu: Cello, Richard Harrison: percusssion, myself: guitar) we had opening for the amazing Konk Pack on Saturday evening at Duclimer. Great shots of all the groups here http://jazztourist.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/konk-pack-richard-scott-birchallharrisonjoneswu-dulcimer-manchester-161212/
Some new reviews
New reviews in French & English of BBM and solo CDrs from Monsieur Delire over in Canada: BIRCHALL/BRICE/MARKS TRIO / Spitting Feathers (Black & White Cat Press) Une nouvelle micro étiquette qui publie des CDr. Les deux premières publications mettent en vedette le guitariste David Birchall. D’abord à la guitare électrique, en trio avec OlieContinue reading “Some new reviews”
After Hours Video
http://vimeo.com/52562201 Thanks to Paddy for this.
10th November
Next gig promotion with TUBERS AKODE is London based baritone saxophonist Alan Wilkinson with Oslo residents guitarist Kim Johannesen, bassist Ola Høyer, and drummer Dag Erik Knedal Andersen. http://soundcloud.com/akode ANATIDAE a film by VERONICA IBARRA featuring recorded soundtrack by PART WILD HORSES MANE ON BOTH SIDES. Plus discussion and Q & A with filmmaker. http://veronicaibarra.com/Continue reading “10th November”
Whitworth After Hours performance
Nice set of photos on flickr from After Hours performance with Dan and Naomi here. Some interesting reflections here from an audience member on the music drawing performance with Dan and Naomi on Saturday night. http://www.bronwynplatten.com/index.php/blog I enjoyed how the piece highlights the importance of the role of audience as active participants in an improvisedContinue reading “Whitworth After Hours performance”
David Birchall 