Michael McClure interview with Robert Duncan on August 23, 1984 #611

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
5883
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Reading in BC Collection
Sub Series:
Reading in BC Collection

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
Michael McClure interview with Robert Duncan on August 23, 1984 #611
Title Source:
cassette and j-card
Language:
English
Production Context:
Documentary recording
Genre:
Interview
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated (CNE)

CREATORS

Name:
McClure, Michael
Dates:
1932-2020
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/71493269
Role:
"Interviewer"
Name:
Duncan, Robert
Dates:
1919-1988
URL:
http://viaf.org/viaf/105142281
Role:
"Speaker"

CONTRIBUTORS

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Track Configuration:
2 track
Playback Mode:
Stereo
Sound Quality:
Excellent
Physical Condition:
Excellent
Other Physical Description:
Black and white clear jewel case with J-card

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:31:31
Size:
42.1 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files
Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:31:32
Size:
41.7 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Dates

Date:
1984-08-23
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card

LOCATION

CONTENT

Contents:
Side Track No. Comments One 000 005 Duncan is asked about his fascination with alchemy and other mystical science 110 Duncan is asked a question about the complexities Bending the Bow 150 Duncan gets “heavy” – questions about the process of construction in his work. Duncan reiterates mystical process of “Assembly” 260 Duncan is questioned whether he thinks language precedes thought, or thought language 280 Duncan compares mental and physical states 320 Duncan falls into a long monologue about science, existence and other related matters 366 End side one Two 000 003 Duncan speaks 027 “Shakespeare has equality of souls” 040 Duncan reflects upon Darwin and evolution 150 Duncan recounts Nietzsche’s notion that we are struggling to become children 170 The discussion focuses upon Jackson Pollock and the nature of the artist 280 Duncan elicits some notion about biological functions rooted to poetry and “life sense” 340 The interviewer asks Duncan what poets he is reading at present 360 The speakers recount how the present environment resembles the conditions of the 1950’s 396 End side two
Notes:
SFU BC Readings formatting

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