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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. 9964 Fluid Intuitions

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2024/08/13

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 12, 2024 PLATO’s Studio,, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+ACE+Voice+Fume Fumez sample; PLATO, No. 1964, “The Vestibule of Ambition” (David, Boyd, Matt Mitchell & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 22, 5-23-10) 00:03-13:00. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO, No. 1964: 13:00-26:00, 14:41-27:41.

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PLATO No. 9963 Momentary Transparency

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2024/08/13

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 12, 2024 PLATO’s Studio,, Michiana. David: Celtic Harp+Percussion; PLATO, No. 1963, “The Perturbations of Polarity” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 21, 5-23-10) 00:04- 13:00. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO, No. 0396, “Starting the Year Off Wrong (David, Boyd, Andrew Lersten, & Jon Yazell 1/1/93) 00:00-13:00, 33:03-46:03.

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PLATO No. 9962 Unknown Constellations

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2024/08/13

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 12, 2024 PLATO’s Studio,, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths; PLATO, No. 1962, “The Pillar of Perfection” (David, solo, MIMF XX, No. 20, 5-23-10) 00:06-13:00. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO, No. 6929, “The Ocean of Infinite Possibilities” (David & Boyd 10-9-19).

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PLATO NO. 9961 Ruined Crowns

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2024/08/13

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 12, 2024 PLATO’s Studio,, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1961, “The Cathedral of Remembrance” (David, solo, MIMF XX, No. 19, 5-23-10) 00:12-13:00. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1996, “The Pathless Beyond” (David & Boyd 7-21-10) 13:00-26:00, 32:14-45:14.

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PLATO No. 9960 Chthonic Eruption

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2024/08/13

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 12, 2024 PLATO’s Studio,, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths; PLATO, No. 1960, “The Haven of Always” (David, solo, MIMF XX, No. 18, 5-23-10) Tr -11. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoder; PLATO, No. 0699, “Opening the Door” (David & Boyd 2-21-96) 00:00-13:00, 30:43-43:43.

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PLATO No. 9959 Vanishing without Return

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2024/08/12

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 11, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6474, “Brain-Furrows” (David, solo, 1-17-19) 00:00-13:00, 13:00-26:00

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PLATO No. 9958 Dumped Over Flowers

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2024/08/11

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 10, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6958, “Robed in Star-Rays” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Lisa Karpenko Rollins, 10-23-19) 00:03-10:22, 02:38-13:304, both Tr -4.

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PLATO No. 9957 Stone-on-Stone

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2024/08/10

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 9, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0957, “Walking Behind the Sky, part 1” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, 1-16-99) 00:02-13:02, 17:30-30:30.

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PLATO No. 9956a Infinite Star-Stream

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2024/08/09

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 8, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1956, “The Foundry of Possibilities” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 14, 5-22-10) 00:15-06-12:31, Tr -1; with PLATO, No. 9956, “Forsaken Space” (David, solo 8-8-24).

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PLATO No. 9956 Forsaken Space

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2024/08/09

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 8, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1956, “The Foundry of Possibilities” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 14, 5-22-10) 00:15-06:23, 06:23-12:31, Tr -13.

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PLATO No. 9955 Plunging Game

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2024/08/08

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 7, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1955, “The Cavern of Forgetfulness” (David, ‘Vid Grande, Gary Kowalski, & Joey Green, MIMF XX, No. 13, 5-22-10) 13:13-26:13, 15:06-28:06.

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PLATO No. 9954 Stars Fall

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2024/08/07

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 6, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0954, “Duo II” (Chad A. Miller & Tyson Nieter, 12-11-98) 00:04-13:04, 31:26-44:26.

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PLATO No. 9953 Realms of Imagination

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+Voice+Accordion Reeds; SparrowRoost (Tr -12), Cicada (Tr -12), WindChime, & Fumeux, Fume samples; PLATO, No. 1953, “Sub-Urban Dance Music” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary Kowalski, MIMF XX, No. 11, 5-22-10) 14:14-27:10. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 1790, “In the Dream City” (David & Boyd 8-5-09) 00:00-13:00. Mark: Voice+Flutes+Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9952 Prophets of Inner Space

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths; Voice+Accordion Reeds+Zither+ Box Guitar; PLATO, No. 1952, “Tickling the Ears” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary Kowalski, MIMF XX, No. 10, 5-22-10) 00:14-13:08. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 1790, “In the Dream City” (David & Boyd 8-5-09) 15:34-28:34. Mark: Voice+Flutes+Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9951 Crystalline Guardians

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+LIVE MIDI; Fumeux, Fume sample; PLATO, No. 1951, “Exploring Inner Space” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary Kowalski, MIMF XX, No. 9, 5-22-10) 24:08-37:04. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 1789, “Radius of Anarchy” (David & Boyd 8-5-09) 00:00-13:00. Mark: Flutes+Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9950 Feathery Touches of Desolate Wind

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Accordion Reeds; PLATO, No. 1950, “Over-Abundance of Information” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 8, 5-22-10) 00:07-13:00. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 1789, “Radius of Anarchy” (David & Boyd 8-5-09) 26:00- 39:00. Mark: Voice+Flutes+Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9949 Falling into Inner Realms

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Recorder+Voice+Accordion Reeds; SparrowRoost (Tr -12) & Falling Water (Tr -1) samples; PLATO, No. 1949, “…of Infinite Distance” (David, Boyd, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 7, 5-21-10) 25:09-38:05. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 1789, “Radius of Anarchy” (David & Boyd 8-5-09) 13:00-26:00. Mark: Vocal Oxyphont+Flutes+ Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9948 Convocation of Shadows

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2024/08/06

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Mark Magliola, recorded August 5, 2024, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd —› Synths+Voice; PLATO, No. 1948, “The Ideal Image…” (David, Boyd, & ‘Vid Grande, MIMF XX, No. 6, 5-21-10) 00:08-13:00. Boyd: Theremin —› Vocoders; PLATO No. 0445, “Rune-smiths” (David, & Allan Hunchuck 8-5-93) 00:00-13:00. Mark: Voice+Flutes+Percussion.

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PLATO No. 9947 Self-Withholding (EWB Eighty)

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2024/08/05

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 4, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 5913, “Mapping Serenity’s Contours”; with, PLATO, No. 5914, “Dwelling Outside Time” (both: David, solo 8-4-18).

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PLATO No. 9946 Toilsome Care

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2024/08/04

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 3, 2024, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6499, “Heartwaves” (David, solo, 1-28-19) 00:02-13:02, 13:02- 26:02.

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