Ezra Buchla: Sound + Process # 12 by Sound + Process published on 2018-02-20T14:47:26Z "Ezra Buchla is from California. He has played in bands." While not inaccurate, Ezra’s official bio belies the depth of their work. From their most well-known bands (Mae Shi and Gowns) to the backlog of live performances and sketches on their rarely updated website, Ezra has an uncanny ability to break your fucking heart in less than 45 seconds. No matter the instrument — viola, oscillators, a laptop or his own voice — they find ways to blend their classical training with an agility in software programming to stunning effect. Over the course of this episode Ezra reflects on composition and the function of scores, the relationship between humans and their instruments, the haute couture of music tech, intentions for the Aleph, and handling other people’s relationships with their father (artist and inventor Don Buchla, 1937 – 2016) while planning the Don Buchla Memorial Concerts. For a listing of the featured music, which includes selections from Ezra's collaborations, bands and solo work, visit https://soundandprocess.com http://catfact.bandcamp.com http://froth.catfact.net As always, Sound + Process explores the artists of lines (https://llllllll.co). Come join the conversation. Comment by Fables of Silence Wonderful interview. Well worth listening to in full. Thanks for sharing this! 2021-02-03T14:06:16Z Comment by Fables of Silence fascinating 2021-02-03T13:49:35Z Comment by Sound + Process @genshi: thanks so much for listening and for the feedback! Ezra's reflections here are super valuable -- I often think about them when I hit walls in my own processes. 'Just do what's easiest and most accessible to you' is my new 'you can never have enough VCAs'. 2018-03-26T21:40:43Z Comment by genshi Very insightful interview! 2018-03-26T20:05:37Z
