failing cd player, by C. Reider

failing cd player

by C. Reider

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PadraigC I knew that would like this given the title. Having read the release notes, I got an image of the cd player in question knowing that its time was short decided to interact with the artist, thus insuring its memory would live on!
I found this release to be both moving, in an abstract way and inspiring. I really like this artists work and was delighted to have stumbled upon an early release of his.

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failing cd player 13:33

about

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This piece is a hybrid improvisation / documentary recording of a malfunctioning CD player during the very final fourteen minutes of its malfunctioning. Once this recording was completed, it ceased operating on any level, whatsoever.

The recording features a four channel live-mix comprised of the 2 audio outs from the CD player, a contact mic taped just above where the CD spins on the player, and an induction coil held in my hand.

During this recording, I discovered that there was some effect on the spasming of the CD player caused by the position of my hands near the machine; once I discovered this, my hand motions were more dynamic and eccentric, and the output seemed more "expressive", or perhaps at least "interactive".

C. Reider, June 2013

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released October 1, 2013

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C. Reider - cd player, contact mic & induction coil

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galleri Box

Aug 2021
Bunkers

Oct 2016
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Feb 2014
same place

Dec 2013

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