illiterate composer // First as Tragedy, by Ben McCarthy & Tax Haven

illiterate composer // First as Tragedy

by Ben McCarthy & Tax Haven

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These records are cut on an analog, German-made lathe with a diamond stylus, guided by hand in real-time, one at a time. Includes two previously released tracks "illiterate composer' and 'First as Tragedy'. Printed in conjunction with John B. Aird Gallery's COLLAGE 2022 catalogue in which the tracks feature as the first ever selected audio collage work.

The tracks were made in collaboration with Cale Weir (AKA Tax Haven), featuring samples from his album Physical Culture, and live improvisations.

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Includes two previously released tracks "illiterate composer' and 'First as Tragedy'. Printed in conjunction with John B. Aird Gallery's COLLAGE 2022 catalogue in which the tracks feature as the first ever selected audio collage work.

The tracks were made in collaboration with Cale Weir (AKA Tax Haven), featuring samples from his album Physical Culture, and live improvisations.

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released December 2, 2022

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Ben McCarthy Toronto, Ontario

Ben McCarthy is an electronic musician and sound artist from Toronto, Canada. His work is produced intuitively, meticulously arranging found sound, samples, and software to make music that slips in-and-out of various genres.

From SBVRSV.press: ‘Toronto-based producer & sound artist Ben McCarthy is easily one of the most underrated producers in the city. ’ ... more

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