Loren Chasse is an American musician,
sound artist
Sound art is an artistic activity in which sound is utilized as a primary medium or material. Like many genres of contemporary art, sound art may be interdisciplinary in nature, or be used in hybrid forms. According to Brandon LaBelle, sound art ...
,
field recordist and teacher, most notable for his association with
Jewelled Antler and his work with Thuja,
The Blithe Sons,
The Child Readers,
Of and many others. He has been called "one of the most important international artists working in the areas of environment and sound." With
Glenn Donaldson, he operates the
Jewelled Antler record label, releasing works by themselves and others. In addition to his musical performances, Chasse has also performed at the
Auckland International Film Festival, giving a "live cinema" light and sound performance using objects such as motors, clocks, strobe lights, branches, gravel, sand and leaves.
Chasse worked also an educator in the San Francisco public school system, developing curriculum for children intended to enhance their perception of their sound environment. He credits this work with "helping him recognize the importance of listening in the moment." Currently Mr. Chasse works at Duniway Elementary School in Portland Oregon as an upper elementary teacher.
References
External links
SF Weekly articleKQED video pieceInterview
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American folk musicians
Psychedelic folk musicians
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)