At the Fast End of the Fast-Slow Continuum
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This piece was conceived of as an artistic expression of the notion that those species which live fast also die young. Time compression—roughly one month in six minutes—exposes the relentless 24-hour commuter drive into downtown Chicago, beneath an unnatural forest of light posts and a smoggy skyline. The piece was created in support of the International Day of Climate Action (24/10/2009), in evidence of current conditions contributing to global warming.
At the Fast End of the Fast-Slow Continuum is an experimental time-based video made using custom Max/MSP/Jitter patches to sample and reconstitute a streaming media source. (2009)
Tags: chicago, computer music, continuum, cycle, durational, experimental time, jitter, lens, max msp, rhythm, skyline, streaming media, time, urban art, Video
Joshua Tree
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Credits: Rudy VanderLans: design and photography; Brian Schorn: poetry; Van Dyke Parks, Itchy Pet (aka Erik Deerly), Damon & Naomi, Scenic, The Grassy Knoll, and Honey Barbara: music. Emigre, 2001.
This is a collaborative project produced by Rudy VanderLans and published by Emigre in 2001. It is the third and final book of photos in a trilogy that focuses on the Southern California landscape. The 96-page book and audio CD is a tribute to Gram Parsons, one-time member of The Byrds and co-founder of the infamous Flying Burrito Brothers.
In the process of assembling “Dreaming Out Louder” I omitted five pieces that didn’t fit in context or flow with the collection. Rudy VanderLans heard those outtakes and requested that an untitled instrumental be included in the “Joshua Tree” project. The piece—now titled “Still”—was reworked and re-recorded featuring new guitar-work from label-mate and friend James Sidlo.
Erik
Sample Track:
05 Still
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Tags: computer music, emigre, guitar, itchy pet, van dyke parks, voice
Palm Desert
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Credits: Rudy VanderLans: design and photography; Erik Deerly: audio remixing and mastering; Van Dyke Parks, Itchy Pet (aka Erik Deerly), Honey Barbara, and Elliott Peter Earls: music. Emigre, 1999.
The first book of photographs and music in a series of three published by Emigre. It is based on the music and lyrics of Los Angeles-based composer Van Dyke Parks and pays tribute to both Parks and Southern California. The visuals of Rudy VanderLans display a canvas upon which the music of Parks’ 1968 composition “Palm Desert” is reborn. Three modern interpretations accompany the original, further exploring the world of Van Dyke Parks.
I was one of three composers asked to interpret the classic piece from Van Dyke Parks’ “Song Cycle.” The legend of Parks caused a “fight or flight” response, adding the incentive (and adrenaline) necessary for long hours and late nights. I liken my version of the piece to a reverse-engeered UFO. My reconstituted final bears little resemblance to the original but could not exist without it.
Erik
Sample Track:
02 Palm Desert
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Dreaming Out Louder
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Credits: Nani: vocals; Erik Deerly: vocals, saxophone, guitars, keyboards, computers, music and lyrics. Brian Deck: additional drums; Randy Henry: additional bass; Produced by Erik Deerly. Digital mastering by John David Hiler at Doublewide/Noise, Chicago, IL. All songs written by Erik Deerly. Emigre, 1998
Dreaming Out Louder, Emigre 1998. (10 tracks + bonus. MP3 audio/192kbps)
Price: $10.00
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The name “Itchy Pet” comes from a canine ailment I find strangely amusing. The 1998 album was created using a Macintosh 7300/200.
Single Tracks:
07 Slow Burn
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10 Take My Money
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09 On The Paper
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Tags: computer music, emigre, guitar, itchy pet, van dyke parks, vox
