I received the equipment that Kate used to create her multidisciplinary art, and I’m now using it to share my music process—a step-by-step journey of learning and experimenting with these tools. In honor of Kate and those who knew her, I’m exploring ways to use her loops, microphones, and mixers to deepen my understanding of sound and creati
Thank you, Matthieu, and thank you to the members of Bred in the Bone Theatre Company
Kate Radford was “multi-award winning artist, poet, and performer. Rooted in using words and sounds as a seismic catalyst for shifting cultural narratives that have prophesied women’s lives, and transferring psychic shadows into light. Influences include mythology, philosophy on literature and word, somatic practices, ritual practice and land practice in combination with technology and contemporary art.”
She took her own life in 2021. She was only 32 years old.
Process Music...
Improvised Music: A Process for Healing and Creativi
Exploring the Art of Pure Improvisation in Music
18. January 21, 2024 - Tarnów
Arabian Nights
Returning to Tarnów, I decided to explore Arabic rhythms and scales for a change. After several days of immersion in this new style, I was ready to create. Since I couldn’t record my own drums (too loud), I used a free loop from Looperman. With prepared loops and melodies as a foundation, I improvised the rest of what you hear.
17. January 14, 2024 - Wrocław
Inner Energy
Inner Energy
During my recent travels, I felt a powerful urge to play an instrument. I found a Romanian shepherd’s flute, and as I started to play, I realized that adding some soothing background music would beautifully complement its sound. With my laptop and audio recorder doubling as an audio interface, I set up my recording equipment, layering calming ambient sounds and peaceful wind instruments before improvising on the Romanian flute.
As my mood lifted, the piece naturally took shape—it feels less like a structured composition and more like an expression of emotion and serenity.
I hope these sounds bring peace, relaxation, and comfort to those who listen, offering a soulful escape from the stress of daily life.
" ". January 8, 2024 - Tarnów
Musicality of technical equipment.
While working as a contractor, I noticed a piece of pipe and thought it might make an interesting sound. To my surprise, it actually produced an amazing sound! Now, it’s ready to be used in my next creative project.
16.2. January 7, 2024 - Tarnów
Not Know
Instant Composition is when you compose at the moment. That happened on 04 Jan 2024. This composition is part of it but reedited.
Honestly it was to long even after reedition so I did another edit and now is even shorter 🙂
It is exploring my mood after not so grate days. I have been effected by my weekly medicine (I have to take it for my health) Sometimes it hits me strong… this time it did and it kept me days.
After it was too long I split it for two parts. This is the second part of Ups & Downs #16
16.1. January 4, 2024 - Tarnów
Ups & Downs
It’s Instant Composition. I made it by exploring my mood after not so grate day. I have been effected by my weekly medicine (I have to take it for my health)
After it was too long I split it for two parts. The second part is 16.2 Not Know.
If you walk? If you cook? Maybe watching landscape…Then maybe it will be good to listen to.
15. January 1, 2024 - Tarnów
Breaking
Happy New Year! It’s been a while, and I hope you’re doing well. Recently, I’ve been quite busy working in construction. In addition, with the Christmas and New Year celebrations, time has really flown by.
Despite all of this, I’ve been focusing on finding my musical space. Although my current room—my 2×6 meter bedroom—is far from ideal for music creation, I’ve realized it’s time to stop waiting for the perfect conditions. So, I decided to just create, practice, and record something. This piece is far from perfect, but I felt it was important to share it. I’ve refined it just enough to give it a polish and present it to you.
Now, I’m really eager to hear your thoughts and reactions to what I’ve done so far.
By the way, I built my own website, but I haven’t yet figured out how to add a comment box. I’m working on it and hope to get that set up soon.
Instruments used:
- Transverse bamboo flute
- Bulgarian kaval
- Lithuanian birbyne
- RC-505 looper
- Ableton Live
14. December 10, 2023 - Wrocław
Longing
As I listen to the time loops I recently created, new inspiration flows in. To refine them, I record the loops again, cleaning them up for a better sound. I then add a hi-hat as a rhythmic foundation and begin improvising freely.
Tomorrow, I’m heading to a new part of Poland—Tarnów and Kraków—for diferend creative exploration.
Instruments used:
- Travel African kora
- Transverse bamboo flute
- Bulgarian kaval
- RC-505 looper
13. December 7, 2023 - Wrocław
It's Just A Road
I finally managed to improvise yesterday and today. It’s not easy after a long time. Fingers feel a little heavy. Blowing the instrument, not that. Creativity is sleepy. Yesterday, as a result of improvisation, I created simple loops on the African Travel Kora. Today I added a bamboo transverse flute to the mix as an exercise, warm-up, rehearsal.
I returned to Wrocław for a few days to coordinate a few things. I will return to Tarnów and Krakow next Sunday. There is some renovation and construction work on the horizon for the entire winter, so I will follow the flow. I will make sure that I have time and space within myself and real space to continue exploring gear and music. I would like to start giving concerts as soon as possible – of course.
Instruments:
Travel African kora, transverse bamboo flute, looper rc-505 and my old good macbook pro.
12. November 30, 2023 - Tarnów
Nowhere
Nowhere, but so much here.
After sanding, scrubbing, gluing, and painting the walls, it’s time to warm up. I don’t feel comfortable using all my instruments here—especially the louder ones. For now, this is just a test. We’ll see where it leads. Meanwhile, I’ve taken on two more renovation and painting jobs.
Instruments:
- Travel African Kora
- Keyboard samples
- RC-505 looper
- My trusty MacBook Pro
11. November 24, 2023 - Tarnów
Night Soundtrack
After work, I sat down to play, searching for melodies and sounds, but nothing seemed to settle. It felt like the music was resisting me, coming and going without direction.
Then, something unexpected happened—a recording started without me realizing it. I had no idea how long it had been running, so I brought my playing to a close in a way that could preserve the moment. And there it was: a meditative motif! This felt like the essence of process music—unfolding naturally, shaped by chance and flow.
By the time I finished, it was late, and I was tired, just wanting to rest. But after finding a strange, almost vocal-like sound, I couldn’t help but explore further, adding layers that were intentionally a little off-kilter. And yes, it is weird.
Note: Intentional disharmony.