Auditory Canvas

Full album preview

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:33:11 -0500

Release of the album has been delayed, so i have decided to post a full length preview so you can hear it before it’s released….

Free track for download

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:14:16 -0500

Free track for download. All I ask in return is for your email address, with a no spam guarantee, just so I can infrequently let you know about new music, album release, and occasional shows.

New track finished, ‘Sea of Memories and Dreams’ a...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:10:06 -0500

New track finished, ‘Sea of Memories and Dreams’ a good few more to come over the next week….

6 new releases on Summer Rain Recordings to celebrate our 2nd birthday!

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:24:37 -0500

To celebrate our 2nd birthday we have 6 great new releases….

Proof of Concept - It Was a Train EP

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We were all pretty excited at Summer Rain when Proof of Concept delivered his new EP to us, not only does it contain fresh content in his familiar style that we have come to expect from him, it also contains a host of remixes from some pretty cool audio weavers, our very own Mr. Squirrel delivers an interesting take, a cool rendition from the talented Dave Graham, and a fresh cut on the original from Lester Diamond.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

Griff - Elwood EP

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Guitarplayerkeypunchermouseclickerfaderslidercoffeeconsumer is how Griff describes himself, but if that doesn’t give you a clue to his musical style, then imagine Quantic and Bonobo having a musical child, this is probably how it would sound. Fresh, organic, lightly jazzy grooves that provide a perfect introduction to Griff’s sound.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

Dulceflur - Charcoal Flowers EP

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Dulceflur’s debut release with Summer Rain is a collection of soft, soothing, cinematic textures, and soundscapes that both calm and inspire. This EP leaves us looking forward to delivering more of Dulceflur’s soundscapes and exploring more of his auditory world that Charcoal Flowers has introduced us to.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

Stimulus Timbre - Whatever You Hear Is Simplified To Life

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Every now and then you come across an artist who’s music gently grabs your attention and makes you listen intently, drawing you in with intricate twists and timbres, that slowly unfold and unravel into a masterpiece. Whatever You Hear is Simplified to Life is one of those examples, a beautifully woven one at that.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

HipGnosis - What’s In A name EP

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Glitched out, raw trip hop/hip hop is the theme of HipGnosis’ first release with Summer Rain. If you like your beats broken, mashed, and served with crate dug melodies, then this EP will fit right in to your collection.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

He Waits By The Tree - The New Day Has Brought….

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The second release from He Waits by the Tree builds on the beauty of his first, combining lush, intricate layers and textures, that culminate to create a magical and elaborate auditory world to explore.

5% of all sales are being donated to NextAid

Quick teaser of a track I’m working on at the...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:37:12 -0500

Quick teaser of a track I’m working on at the moment….

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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:58:22 -0400

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Free track for download

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:24:16 -0400

Just finished a track, I was messing around with an old vocal sample i had from a remix competition over 10 years ago, and came up with this track. I can’t really do anything commercially with it as I can’t trace the origin and find the owner of the vocal, so thought I may as well give it away.

A little different to my usual stuff, but hopefully you’ll enjoy it just as much.

Download it here: http://www.auditorycanvas.net/AuditoryCanvas-Reflection.mp3

Live and DJ Set Burning Man schedule

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:46:00 -0400

Here’s my live and DJ set schedule for the playa next week. Would love to see you there.

Wednesday - 9:30(ish) -DJ Set - Semi Private party at camp Tetrion/Overkill @ 7:45 & Esplanade

Thursday 8pm - SHIFT camp - Live downtempo set @ 4:30 & Esplanade

Friday - TBC - various art sound art cars throughout the night

Saturday - 12 midday - Interview on BMIR Burning Man Radio 94.5fm - BMIR

Saturday 10pm after man burns - El Circo & Do Lab - Simpler Times camp - live set also featuring Jess, Meta, and Femur from the Black Rock City All Stars

Sunday - 6am - Camp Tetrion/Overkill - Live sunrise set

Also DJing on the Golden Gate Bridge art car at some point through the week, so if you see it, have a look who’s playing.

Other sets to be arranged on the playa.

Looking forward to it, it’s gonna be a blissful week. :-)

Free album preview track

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:57:43 -0400

I’ve decided to give away a copy of one of the tracks from my forthcoming album as a special pre-master preview. It’s a track that nobody’s yet heard, and it won’t be aired anywhere else until the album is released in November, so you’ll be the first people to hear it. It’ll also give you a sneak peek at the album art embedded into the track too.

All you need to do to get it is join my music page on facebook, then check the updates tab on your mail/inbox page on facebook, where you’ll see an update from me providing the link.

Join here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114419873482&ref=mf

Happy listening, let me know what you think of it when you find time.

David.

Im Playing the Do Lab & El Circo Simpler Times Camp for Burning Man this year

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:42:38 -0400

For anyone heading out to Burning Man this year, I’ll be playing at the Do Lab & El Circo Simpler Times theme camp, on saturday night, at 10pm after the man burns. The line up is looking incredible for the whole week and I’m feeling very flattered to be part of it, so if you want to get some good music in during the week, it’s a great place to hang out.

Here’s what they have to say about the camp:

For the first time ever The Do LaB and El Circo are joining forces to create an unforgettable visual sound camp, Simpler Times, at Burning Man this year.

The merging of these iconic communities of San Francisco and Los Angeles is sure to produce one of the most epic and memorable places to be on the Playa with the creative explosions, amazing musicians and mind blowing performances.

Here’s who’s playing:

Ana Sia
An-ten-nae
Auditory Canvas
Bassnectar
Beats Antique
Braden
Brion T
Chris Sia
David Starfire
Dee
dj Shawna
dj Laura
Dov
Dr. Toast
El Papachango
Freq Nasty
Heyoka
the Ianator
Jonny Cota
Kether
Kitty-D
Knowa Knowone
Kraddy
Little John
Lynx & Janover
Marty Party
Micah J.
Mimosa
Mozaic
Oscure
PanTyRAiD
Patricio
R/D
Ruff Hauser
Siren
Taran
Texx
Tipper
Vibesquad
Welder

Full details, including set times: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114419873482&ref=mf

Hope to see you there.

David.

Album update and other news

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:24:14 -0400

Just thought I’d let everyone know, the album will be released in November this year, I will post an exact release date once everything is scheduled.

It will contain 12 tracks (11 plus a bonus track), 8 of which are previously unreleased, and 3 of which have never been heard, aside from those 3, you can hear previews in the player on my blog.

The artwork has just been finished, and is looking excellent, I’ll post a preview of it soon.

The CD will be available via my online store, which is in the process of being built, along with a revamped website and blog to accompany the album release.

When you purchase the CD, you will get a free downloadable copy of the album straight away for free, so you can listen to it while your waiting fro the CD to arrive.

Digital release will be a month after, in December, and will be available on my online store. There’ll be some special offers, and additional gifts for purchasing it through my store, but it will also be available on most online stores both big bad small if you rather use your preferred place.

25% of sales from the album will be donated to NextAid.

I’m also half way through finishing a new EP to be released in January. For anyone that buys the album CD before then, I will send a free copy of the EP, and anyone buying the album CD after the new EP is released, will get a copy of the EP for free at the same time, otherwise the EP will be available to buy at most online stores as well as my own store.

For anyone going to Burning Man this year, I’ll be playing live at a few very cool camps and stages this year, so watch this space, as I’ll be posting a list of places and times to catch me play soon.

Huge thanks to everyone that’s continued to support me and my music, it means thew world to me, and I sincerely mean that. I’m looking forward to hearing what you all think of the album when it’s released.

David.