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PLATO & the Western Tradition

PLATO & the Western Tradition

PLATO & the Western Tradition is a Postmodern Improvisation Ensemble that has been recording real-time improvisations using electronic and acoustic instruments since 1988. The founders and core members are David K. Barton of South Bend, Indiana, and Boyd Nutting of Niles, Michigan. As of December 4, 2016, we have recorded 4,054 improvisations, and would like to share our music. PLATO & The Western Tradition invites others in the Electronic Music Community to participate in the creation of an

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PLATO No. 10111 A Very Sad Day

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2024/11/07

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 6, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1111, “Palimpsest II” (David, solo, MIMF XI, No. 2, 6-8-01) 00:10-13:10, 40:06-53:06.

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PLATO No. 10110 To Move on Foot or Wing

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2024/11/06

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 5, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1011, “The Geometry of Limits” (David, & Scott Hatt 7-5-99) 00:03-13:03, 33:06-46:06.

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PLATO No. 10109 Overturning False Majesty

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› ACE+TX802; PLATO, No. 0119, “Solar Flux” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton, Phil Ray & Donald McLaughlin 2-22-89) 00:03-12:59. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder+Loops; PLATO No. 0011, “Pathways of Motion” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Kirk Udvardi 3-6-88) 00:00-13:00, 05:00-18:00.

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PLATO No. 10108 Leaving the Nest

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› ACE+TX802; PLATO, No. 0118, “Dance Mix” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 2-18-89) 00:03-12:59. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder+Loops; PLATO No. 0801, “Inferno, after Dante” (David & Boyd 5-18-97) 13:00-26:00, 18:00-31:00.

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PLATO No. 10107 Crystalline Splendor

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd+Voice+Accordion Reeds; PLATO, No. 0117, “Bird of Prey” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray& Scott Hatt 2-18-89) 00:03- 12:59. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO No. 1070a “CONCRETE Trains & Cars” (Boyd & Andrew Lersten, with Walter Wright, video, MIMF X, No. 8, 6-10-00) 11:00-24:00.

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PLATO No. 10106 Moon Flowers

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: HackettVoicePLATO, No. 1016, “The Geometry of Narratives” (David, Boyd, & Scott Hatt 8-25-99) 00:03-12:59. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder+Loops; PLATO No. 1016: 13:00-26:00, 20:00-33:00.

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PLATO No. 10105 Solving Mysteries

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› ACE; Korg M3; PLATO, No. 1015, “The Narratives of Geometry” (David, & Boyd 8-25-99) 00:02-12:58. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO No. 0013b, “The Loose Wig” (David & Boyd 3-19-88) 00:00-13:00, 05:00-18:00.

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PLATO No. 10104 Primal Radiance

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2024/11/05

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 4, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› ACE; PLATO, No. 1014, “The Limits of Narrative” (David, & Scott Hatt 8-2-99) 00:03-12:59. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO No. 1001b, “Dolmen-Realms” (David & Boyd, with Dimitri Lemay, sax, MIMF IX, No. 2 6-5-99) 00:00-13:00, 19:00-32:00.

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PLATO No. 10103 Night Winds

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2024/11/04

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 3, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1013, “The Narrative of Limits” (David, & Scott Hatt 7-18-99) 00:03-13:03, 32:10- 45:10.

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PLATO No. 10102b Ravished Worldspace

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2024/11/03

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 2, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1010, “Harding’s Reels & Jigs, No. 30” (David, Boyd Nutting, Scott Hatt, & David Harding, viola 7-2-99) 00:03-13:03, 34:06-47:06.

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PLATO No. 10102a Cloud-Covered Star

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2024/11/03

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 2, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1013, “The Limits of Geometry” (David, & Scott Hatt 7-5-99) 00:03-13:03, 32:06-45:06.

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PLATO No. 10101 Day of the Dead

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2024/11/02

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 1, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1110, “Consulting the Surreal” (David, solo, Michiana Improvi-sational Music Festival XI, No. 1, 6-8-01) 13:06-26:06, 39:38-52:38.

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PLATO No. 10100 Samhain Ritual

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2024/11/01

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 30, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1001b, “Dolmen Realms” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Dimitri Lemay, sax, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival IX, No. 2, 6-5-99) 00:03-13:03, 32:00-45:00.

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PLATO No. 10099 Craving

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2024/10/31

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 30, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0910, “Coherent Nonsense” (David, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Lersten, Jon Yazell, & Charles Daussin, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival VIII, No. 7, 6-6-98) 00:03-13:03, 32:00-45:100.

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PLATO No. 10098 Transformation

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2024/10/30

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 29, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0891, “Post-Industrial Funk 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 3-29-98) 00:03-13:03, 31:12-44:12.

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PLATO No. 10097 Threadbare Foundations

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2024/10/29

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 28, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoders+Loops.

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PLATO No. 10096 Nameless Pleasures

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2024/10/29

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 28, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoders+Loops.

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PLATO No. 10095 Unfettered Reverence

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2024/10/29

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 28, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoders+Loops.

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PLATO No. 10094 Divination Game

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2024/10/29

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 28, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoders+Loops.

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PLATO No. 10093 Dealing with Spontaneity

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2024/10/29

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 28, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE. Boyd: Electronics+ Theremin —› Vocoders+Loops.

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