February 2024
Soundmap of Karrawirrapari
Sunday 3 March 2024
The Loft
16 Fraser Street, Aldinga Beach SA
In association with Soundstream New Music, composer and sound artist Jesse Budel presents a new surround sound work, 'Soundmap of Karrawirraparri', which explores the soundscapes of the eponymous river that traverses the Adelaide Hills and Plains. Weaving the acoustic environments on the river's banks and waters from source to sea, the work features immersive ambisonic recordings and hydrophone (underwater) recordings of the river's aquatic life and historical developments.
This work forms part of a trilogy of works that is supported by Jesse's 2024 Arts South Australia Fellowship, as well as an Inspiring SA Grant.
Callout: Volunteer Bell Ringers for ‘Inner Sanctum -
Lawrence English Proximities’
The Art Gallery of South Australia is seeking volunteer bell ringers for Lawrence English’s new work ‘Inner Sanctum’ on March 1 and 2, 2024:
“Join us across two nights for a sounding of bells that commences with the ringing of a newly forged bell by master bell maker, Anton Hasell. Lawrence English Proximities invites you to bring your own bell and participate.”
Soundstream’s Gabriella Smart will feature as a conductor.
For more information on how to participate, visit the Art Gallery of South Australia website:
An amazing night with
Eugene Chadbourne on the Fleurieu
On 24 October, Soundstream, with the Foundation for Contemporary Music & Culture Inc. (VIC), presented cult icon Eugene Chadbourne On The Fleurieu at The Loft, Aldinga Beach.
Eugene returned to tour Australia for the first time in 13 years, sharing his unique interpretations of well known songs and originals, as well as collaborating with Gabriella Smart on electric cristal. Check out the video of their improvisation below:
April 2024 Workshops with Inarma Choir
The Inarma Choir in workshops at Ross River Resort NT in August 2023
In April 2024 at Ross River Resort, the Inarma Choir (NT/SA) will be working with song writer/singer Katrina Connelly (from Pipalyatjara, APY Lands) and conductor Christie Anderson, strengthening culture through singing together.
These workshops are supported by Creative Australia and an Australian Research Council Grant through The University of Adelaide.
Soundstream’s 30th Birthday Wrap Up
Soundstream celebrated its 30th birthday party extravanganza on 25 November, featuring performances by a cornucopia of Soundstream friends and collaborators:
Gabriella Smart: Glasshouse #5 by Ann Southam and For Cornelius by 2013 Soundstream resident composer Alvin Curran.
Sage Green (Keira Simmons and Thea Martin): violin and live electronics.
Jesse Budel: improvisation on the ruined piano project Channelling Dulcie’s Piano (developed with Vanessa Tomlinson in May 2023).
David Moran, solo cello works: Preludes #4 and #6 by Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson, Air Burnt Dry by 2014 Emerging Composers Forum participant John Pax, and Sept Papillons by Kaija Saariaho
Gabriella Smart: Olivia Davies’ enfold, Philip Glass’ Mad Rush and Eve Beglarian’s All U Got 2 Do on harmonium
Dylan Crismani, Gabriella Smart: An octophonic performance by on Electric Cristals, with spatialisation by Daniel Pitman
David Kotlowy: Pulsa Listric on guitar and treatments
Chris Reid: Interview with Gabriella Smart and Jesse Budel on Soundstream’s 30 year history
A group improvisation, followed by a delicious dinner cooked by Yasser Hussein-Yassin, Colleen Smart and Gabriella Smart.
Jesse Budel: Flinders Assemblage Centre Residency surround sound work Mandala at sunset
Gabriella Smart and Dan Pitman: Nocturnal surround work Dark: Antikythera
Georgia Oatley: Late night electronic music explorations
Thank you to all who attended and supported!
