Embrace Lofi! Cassette Tapes and Creative Practice
In this workshop, post-digital saxophonist Greg Bruce will discuss his philosophy surrounding cassette tapes and demonstrate how he uses them in his musical practice. Greg will begin by discussing how we can think about physical electronic media and the importance of materiality in music making. Following this, he will cover the fundamentals of cassette tapes: the glory of wow and flutter, the differences between cassette types, and what tapes, players, and recorders to look out for (among other topics).
Next, Greg will demonstrate the wide range of creative uses for a simple cassette recorder. This portion of the workshop will show participants how to make several types of tape loops and demonstrate various recording and playback techniques. All the equipment and materials required for this practice are intended to be affordable and easy to find, whether buying new or thrifting, so that participants can easily try this DIY, lofi practice at home.