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triMIX: Tribyrd Installation Soundtracks Deconstructed compiled by TJ Norris | ||||||||||||||||||
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 TriMIX is a CD/DVD compilation curated by photographer TJ Norris. He invited sound artists from around the globe to contribute soundtracks for his photographic expeditions. Norris explains "These original soundtracks guided me through the process as I virtually emulated the streets, building and spaces, by listening and looking simultaneously." TJ's main subject of inspiration is the grafitti marked industrial decay of the US Pacific Northwest. The tracks included in this compilations are mixes of the original compositions sent to him by other notable artists in the experimental community. Although its not quite clear why the tracks needed to be mixed again the outcome yields a fitting minimal soundtrack for exploring weathered urban landscapes. Ultra Milkmaids mix of Beequeen's "Six Inside" is an indie rock lo-fi strummer with pleasing processed feedback sounds. The group Illusion of Safety takes a 180 degree turn in contrast. "Le Gocce dell' umo del campo" which was mixed by Gal, is an exercise in which I would describe as strict "academic" electro-acoustic composition. Discriminating use of reverb and delay combined with a very limited sound sample palette allows the artist explore the sonic footprint in 3 dimensional space. Continuum by Scanner mixed by Nobuakazu Takemura gave me the dark visual of a hissing, slithering digital serpent. M. Behrens track "Those Who Will Be" mixed by S.E.T.I. is equally menacing with its resonant robotic like voice trails through a haze of phaser atmospherics. The DVD has 4 videos that pair up some of the featured composers with video artists. Miles Chalcraft video Symbiont does explore urban themes with a dizzying effect. Hallucinogenic sped up visuals of technology and urban landscapes blur together while a maniacal drum track heightens the chaos level, its a cyberpunk version of Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi. Beequeen's contribution to Sue Costabile piece is wonderful even if the video is slightly underwhelming. Scanner cold desolate soundtrack Continuum is a perfect sonic counterpoint for Ryan Jeffery's cracking melting crystallized structures. TriMIX is a great concept and my only gripe is that I would have loved to see some of TJ's photography, in otherwords, the outcome that was inspired by these soundtracks deconstructed. Review by Derek Morton
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