AIR 015 / William Basinski

For episode 15, I'm joined by American avant garde composer and sound artist @William-Basinski for a chat about deep listening, loops, and found sound. Born and raised in Texas, Basinski is a classically trained clarinetist who studied jazz and composition at university. After eventually moving to New York, he began experimenting with tape loops, found sound, and audio feedback. In 2001, he released his seminal The Disintegration Loops, a four part album created when old tape loops he was attempting to salvage began to crumble and fall apart. TDL remains his most beloved work, but his unique ambient sound continues to flourish today, making him a fixture in contemporary experimental music. ++ Music: "Watermusic II" - Willliam Basinski (2003) Audio treatment by Airlock Audio