Artist: chik white
Songs: [two pieces]
Recorded at the Canadian Music Centre (Riparian Acoustics/CMC Presents), November 21, 2019.
This edition of the CMC's Nick Storring-curated concert series presented two musicians drawing inspiration from nature and applying that to very different sonic realms. Darcy Spidle (who performs as chik white) has been sharing the sounds of West Chezzetcook via his field recordings, and his relationship with the ocean at his front door also deeply informs his performance practice with the jaw harp. Unlike the last time I saw him, Spidle has shifted to a standing pose, adding a sense of coiled energy to his performance — and possibly a hint of stand-up comedy as well, as he embraces the ludicrous sounds that his throat and mouth can generate even as he deals with the physical damage his chosen instrument can cause.
This webstream of this full concert is still available to peruse in the CMC's archive:
You can also revisit the talk that Spidle gave about his artistic practice — as well as the history of the jaw harp — on the day before this concert:
[The Riparian Acoustics/CMC Presents season continues on Thursday, January 23rd, featuring Rebecca Bruton & the return of Brodie West and Evan Cartwright's duo Ways.]
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