BpNichol Sound Poems 1970-80: Ear Rational

CLASSIFICATION

Swallow ID:
6971
Partner Institution:
Simon Fraser University
Source Collection Label:
Fred Wah Fonds
Sub Series:
Fred Wah Fonds

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Title:
BpNichol Sound Poems 1970-80: Ear Rational
Title Source:
cassette and j-card
Language:
English
Production Context:
Studio recording
Genre:
Performance: Sound Poetry, Music
Identifiers:
[]

Rights

Rights:
In Copyright (InC)

CREATORS

Name:
McCaffery, Steve
Dates:
1947-
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Cosmic Piece for Orchestra" and "Chorus" songs are performed by Steve McCaffery and BpNichol; "Acres Rare Meet" is also performed by him and a group of other poets

Name:
Nichol, B.P.
Dates:
1944-1988
Role:
"Performer", "Author"
Notes:
"Cosmic Piece for Orchestra" and "Chorus" songs are performed by Steve McCaffery and BpNichol;

Name:
Dutton, Paul
Dates:
1943-
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Acres Rare Meet" is performed by him and a group of other poets

Name:
Dean, Michael
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Acres Rare Meet" is performed by him and a group of other poets

Name:
Penhale, David
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Acres Rare Meet" is performed by him and a group of other poets

Name:
Truhlar, Richard
Dates:
1950-
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Acres Rare Meet" is performed by him and a group of other poets

Name:
Smith, Steven
Role:
"Performer"
Notes:
"Acres Rare Meet" is performed by him and a group of other poets

CONTRIBUTORS

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

Image:
Image
Recording Type:
Analogue
AV Type:
Audio
Material Designation:
Cassette
Physical Composition:
Magnetic Tape
Extent:
1/8 inch
Sound Quality:
Excellent
Physical Condition:
Excellent

DIGITAL FILE DESCRIPTION

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:30:36
Size:
33.2 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Channel Field:
Stereo
Sample Rate:
44.1 kHz
Duration:
T00:30:42
Size:
32.8 MB
Bitrate:
32 bit
Encoding:
WAV for master files and .MP3 for online files

Dates

Date:
1977-10
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Acres Rare meet" was recorded live in Toronto

Date:
1972
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"The Alphabet Game" was recorded at CBC Studios (Toronto); this is the circa date

Date:
1969
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Dada Lama" was recorded at CBC Studios (Toronto). This is the circa date since another date is given for this piece, and it's in 1966

Date:
1982-01-10
Type:
Performance Date
Source:
j-card
Notes:
All the recordings except for "Dada Lama", "The Alphabet Game", and "Acres Rare Meet" are recorded at the Studios of T.R.G

Date:
1973
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"060173", "Afternoon Attentions", "Meeln", and "Outsize Reference"

Date:
1971
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Eight Part Suite"

Date:
1969
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Cosmic piece for Orchestra and Chorus"

Date:
1972
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Poem Poem"

Date:
1979
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Art in Upheval" begun in 1979

Date:
1977
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Generations Generated"

Date:
1967
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Ballades Of The Restless Are"

Date:
1978
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"White Text Sure: Version 1"

Date:
1978
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Translating Translating Apollinaire"

Date:
1976-1980
Type:
Production Date
Source:
J-card
Notes:
"Interupted Nap"

LOCATION

Address:
250 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G5
Venue:
CBC Toronto
Latitude:
43,6444522
Longitude:
-79,3872615
Notes:
"Dada Lama" and "The Alphabet Game" were recorded at CBC Studios

Address:
City Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada
Latitude:
43.6542
Longitude:
-79.3841
Notes:
"Acres Rare meet" was recorded live in Toronto

Venue:
Studios of T.R.G
Notes:
All the recordings except for "Dada Lama", "The Alphabet Game", and "Acres Rare Meet" are recorded at the Studios of T.R.G on January 10 in 1982

CONTENT


NOTES

Type:
General
Note:
As it's written on the J-card, the woman's voice on "The Alphabet Game" song is that of the friend of the producer who, unfortunately, BpNichols had lost all record of.

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