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Soundwalking and Improvisation

Andra McCartney

Published: 2010-08-30

TEXT: The author describes and reflects upon her soundwalking practices and techniques, and presents several examples of recordings she has generated using these processes. AUDIO: Two samples of soundwalk recordings.

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Improvisation is, simply put, being and living this very moment. No one can hide in music, and improvising in music is to be truly in this very moment and being completely yourself, with all your qualities and faults. It is probably the most honest state for a human being to be in.

– John McLaughlin in an interview with Daniel Fischlin.