Sonic explorations: Recent Episodes
Jeremy dePrisco
Recently relocated near Philly. New site and sonics coming soon.
Shivasongster is the electro-experimental moniker of multi-instrumentalist Jeremy dePrisco. After years in the folk-rock and blues genres (which he still loves), Jeremy is taking some time to explore the more experimental side of his musical interests. Largely inspired by the online community at electro-music.com and their annual festival, Jeremy is currently working on a new collection of audio-geektastic recordings for the few brave souls willing to listen. These pieces will be drawn from 15+ years of studio experiments, archival live recordings, digital/analog experiments, found sounds informed by a love of recorded sound, audio production, experimentation and psycho-acoustics.
Narration by Stephen Schrum 2/3/19 Music by Jeremy dePrisco
With 100 degree temps comes lots of time in the studio... so it's time to put some stuff out there... this is perhaps still a bit of a draft, but collaborator Stephen Schrum liked it enough to agree to make it public rather than a private link. Voice recorded with Steve's Bluetooth headset in his house in Greensburg PA. Aleatoric/Euclidian programming done here in Philly at my new outpost of sonic strangeness.
Closing credits piece for the short film "They're Among Us" by collaborator Stephen Schrum. Yes, it's about Aliens. Steve says, "This one explains what is happening in the world today, and why. Conspiracy theorists should enjoy this one!"
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NrL7MQ97vhw
2017 update to a great song by my friend Mickey Maguire that I first heard back in 1992. This is just a demo. I know we can get some banjo and slide on this thing!
This was recorded 12/24/17 and is dedicated to (fill in the blank)... I'm sure you know someone! Copyright 2017 Fricknadorable
O Bella Ciao (2017)
VERSE 1 Machines are digging, outside my window Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao Atlantic Sunrise pipeline coming right through my back yard. It's only four feet wide, epoxy coat inside Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao And it's crossing the Susquehanna, what could possibly go wrong? SOLO
VERSE 2 Men with money came, eminent domain Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao Promised profits, hid the losses, it's all about Marcellus Shale
The future will bring floods, toxic gas and mud. Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao When families lose their future, this land is not our land. SOLO 2
VERSE 3 Politicians say, it will bring us jobs, And it does, and it does (from out of state!) Fishing Creek will become a wasteland just waiting for the spill.
They will frack your farms, they will twist your arms Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao ciao ciao Have we learned nothing from the coal mines? Just another anthracite.
Lyrics Copyright 2017 Jeremy dePrisco Music: Traditional https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bella_ciao
102717 Fugue Machine Improv (iPad App). Composed while waiting for Dr. Kurt Smith. (Title is in Esperanto).