Steve Roden
splint (the soul of wood)
DRM4124
May 17, 2024
Digital
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From Steve
“every sound on this recording was generated by rubbing, bowing, plucking, and scratching a 1943 moulded plywood leg splint designed by charles eames. some of the sounds were recorded directly to tape, others were manipulated and processed electronically. no other objects, instruments, or sound generators were used in the making of this recording. the eames splint has always been considered an icon of ingenuity and modern design. after appreciating it’s visual qualtities for a few months as it hung on our living room wall, i decided to take it down and try to explore it as an ‘instrument’. i used my hands, mallets, brushes, and a violin bow.”
Absolutely no other objects, instruments, or sound generators were used in the making of this recording.
credits
Recorded at Starfish Studios – “l’étoile de mer”.
A Head Of Bees is dedicated to Steve Peters.
Contact mics carefully constructed by Unique Ancient Tavern.
Mastered by Lawrence English at Negative Space
