Process Sound Cycle I
In memory of Kate Radford (2023–2024)
Process Sound began as a listening practice using instruments and recording equipment that once belonged to Kate Radford.
Returning to the looper after several years, I began recording small improvisations with bamboo flutes, kora, voice and found objects.
The recordings form a process archive rather than a finished album.
Some appear during rehearsal, travel, physical work or everyday moments.
1. November 1st 2023 - Wroclaw
Foot Pedal Looper Study
This is my very first recording in this project, dedicated to Kate Radford. I recently revisited the Boss RC-30 two-pedal looper after five years. Quickly remembered the basics and made a short recording. [...]
2. November 3, 2023 - Wrocław
Voice Loop Exploration
Time for Loop Station: Exploring the Boss RC-505
I spent a week exploring the RC-505 loop station. After studying tutorials and the manual, things finally clicked on November 3, 2023.
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3. November 6, 2023 - Wroclaw
Loop Station Exploration
This time the exploration takes a video form — a natural progression of the process.
I recorded looped textures with the Travel Kora and performed with kora and birbyne in live layering. This remains an open exploration in sound and presence.
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4. November 7, 2023 - Wroclaw
"Echoes of Air" - Instant composition
Composing for a short film
Invited to create music for a short film, I approached the process through improvisation with the Travel Kora, allowing the material to emerge intuitively.
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5. November 8, 2023 - Wroclaw
About the process
Voices
I began with a voice looper, creating a looping base for improvisation with kora, voice and bamboo flute. The material unfolded gradually through listening and response. [...]
6. November 10, 2023 - Wroclaw
Memories...
Using a MIDI keyboard and looper connected to my computer, I entered a field of electronic looping and live layering, listening for textures and emerging patterns. [...]
About the process
7. November 11, 2023 - Wroclaw
Evoke memories...
Returning to the loop created the previous day, I listened again and found new emotional resonance within the sound. A subtle texture emerged and guided the next layer. [...]
About the Process
8. November 12, 2023 - Wroclaw
Ahead U turn
This recording marks the beginning of Process Sound, dedicated to Kate Radford. Returning to the looper after several years, I approached it as a space for listening and rediscovery. [...]
9. November 14, 2023 - Wroclaw
Dust Devil
Working with frame drum and looper, I layered bamboo flute and Lithuanian birbyne, allowing the textures to meet and evolve in real time. [...]
10. November 17, 2023 - Tarnów
Working with kora and looper over a 7/4 pulse, I allowed the rhythm to settle until the loops began to form a foundation. Gradually, the presence of Kit Radford’s voice began to emerge within the sound. [...]
Journey...
Kate Radford was a multidisciplinary artist working across performance, installation and film.
Her work explored myth, philosophy, somatic practices and ritual.