Esoteric Modulation
Esoteric Modulation was a podcast delving into the creative expression of modular synthesis, standalone synthesizers, Eurorack, and unconventional esoteric electronic instruments — including Buchla, Ciat-Lonbarde, Soma, Folktek, and much much more!
Between 2019 and 2020, we explored the creative intersections of electronic music and the arts, conducting in-depth interviews with musicians, artists, and innovators. We regularly featured inspiring guests discussing their creative process, instruments, and art projects.
From esoteric gear to experimental soundscapes, our conversations tried to uncover the unique and inspirational! Hopefully, our musings on all these topics added to the rich tapestry of creative ideas we wanted to champion to our audience. While we're not currently producing new episodes, Esoteric Modulation may return in the future — so stay tuned! Keep an eye on our website and socials for any updates. In the meantime, we hope you've enjoyed the journey so far! Stay creative and stay inquisitive. All the best, Ed & Ben.
Esoteric Modulation
012: 'A Veneer of Coco'
In this week's show, we talk to Brighton based Ebcidic, aka Phil Bilsby. Phill is synonymous with well-produced live Modular Techno. We dig into his production concepts, his latest album ‘Mosaic’ that steps away from beats and into dark, future cinematic drones. We talk kicks, Coco and the virtues of the ER301 amongst many more things!
Show Timings
Intro: 000
Ben and Ed's pre-show amble: 0.38
Bens tape audio: 2.50
Guest intro: 3.00
A quick history of Ebcidic: 4.03
Production value: 5.00
Key turning point: 7.18
Equipment and polished sound: 12.30
Individual Systems: 18.00
Ciat Lonbarde: 25.00
The Bandcamp Album Mosaic: 30.00
Round up: 52.50
Some Show Links
ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE Mosaic full length album/film - https://youtu.be/7pkXaAI1DV0
Ebcidic LIVE modular techno - https://youtu.be/rbrwoz448GQ
A previous livestream Rig Rundown about the Ebcidic live system - https://youtu.be/oZShmaYiFAs
Mosaic on Ebcidic Bandcamp - http://ebcidic.bandcamp.com/album/mosaic
New vinyl release - http://material7xseries.bandcamp.com/album/material-72
Ebcidic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ebcidic/
Shoutouts
Velocity Seattle:
https://www.facebook.com/events/substation/velocity-trade-show-synth-meet-workshops-performances/677401192712879/
https://podularmodcast.fireside.fm/
Waveform Magazine:
https://www.waveformmagazine.com
Kyle Swishers new ‘Source of Uncertainty’ podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/source-of-uncertainty-a-buchla-podcast-4u/id1467860041?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Our Pre-show special, check it out
https://www.esotericmodulation.com/episodes/001-the-pre-show-special
Hosts
Ed Ball Website:https://www.edwardball.co.uk
Ed Ball on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Edwardball
Ben Wilson aka DivKid: https://www.youtube.com/user/DivKidVideo
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