#kaleidosonic

[unwellpodcast]

From Executive Producer Jeffrey Nils Gardner-

As astute listeners have probably noticed- the 11th episode of Unwell: a Midwestern Gothic Mystery seasons are usually the climax- huge audio setpieces, big plot moments, etc.

Next week's episode (Season 5, episode 11) is probably the most ambitious piece of audio fiction I've ever worked on.

More than 30 voice actors (both main cast standbys and incredible guest performances), dialogue in 4 different languages, original music, extensive use of both kaleidosonic AND intimate-register sound design (thank you Neil Verma for the fantastic vocab there~), a truly incredible script by Jessica Wright Buha (supported by 5 seasons of material and development by Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Best), delivered by the best damn cast I could ever hope for. Deeply heartbreaking, hilarious, transcendent performances all around.

The sound design is also truly a team effort on this one- I'm bringing in major elements designed by Ryan Schile, Alexander Danner, and Eli Hamada McIlveen- and Eli's feedback, guidance, and encouragement has polished this episode like nothing I could believe.

And this moment is absolutely the work of Eleanor Hyde- who you may know as one of the best producers and "get-shit-done" people in audio fiction- but is also one of the finest script development and story-creation folks in the business. She has stewarded this story from day one.

In short (lol), I cannot wait for you to hear this massive swing at the fences.

[spirosabatis]

Radio~Active

Well, in the joyous rush that follows releasing Kaleidosonic I have been truly blessed. It has been a very long saga of work, and I really love celebrating its release and getting to know what it means to listeners.

I’ve found lots of people who appreciate the Album Artwork for the limited edition Kaleidoscope packing, helped into print by my Sister, Jenny. 

I’ll be talking to Keith Fabrique on Hillz 96.8FM, Coventry. I’m looking forward to airing some information about the messages on the album, as well as perhaps talking about the process of making a solo/session project...

Stay Tuned!

[pionears]

Bells Atlas - 'Bling'

Oakland's Bells Atlas sent us this track, 'Bling'. It's a storm of a song that's got imagination, sass and some serious stomp.

☀ kaleidosonic•soul•punch ☀

bellsatlas.com

[the-pha]

Future Bones by Bells Atlas http://bit.ly/1BRT5sc

[audacioussoundwaves]

"Future Bones" by Bells Atlas

[iamfredrika]

Check out my video for Nightrider!

[iamfredrika]

[spirosabatis]

High Priestess

High Priestess is a song I wrote whilst spending some time in a family hideaway in North England. I’m very grateful to have that space, by the Sea, where I can retreat and think, reflect & write music.

High Priestess is to do with Tarot Cards; the Druid craft (Philip & Stephanie Carr-Gomm) deck in particular. I had been recently ‘initiated’ by a Mentor, David Sutch, a practicing Druid. 

I was fascinated by the story and context of the High Priestess. Here was this mysterious wild-banshee Shamanic character who understands the inner realms. 

The lyrics were enjoyable to write, particularly where to place line breaks in order to create double meanings;

��I know the Future.....isn’t really ours to see...until we open up the Present (Prescience), that is the only way. In Witch in can be”

I had personally become so obsessed with Divination and Fate/Destiny that I had robbed myself of the present moment. Every now and again I witness a synchronicity that appears to me to be some personal prophecy. I do not view myself as a ‘chosen one’ or any such hierarchal figure, but I do believe it wise to follow ones messages and lessons in Life. 

The song celebrates, in whatever way, our humble ignorance in understanding indeed how Life is possible at all. In Shamanic trances and practices, the only way to ‘experience’ what Life is, is to induce (via whatever means), Ecstasies ~ or out-of-body sensations. This holds true in the line;

Where all this comes from, you can only understand when you’re willing to die.