Loren Chasse

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Name = Loren Chasse


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Genre = Psych folk, experimental music
Occupation = Musician, sound artist, educator
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Associated_acts = Jewelled Antler, Thuja, The Blithe Sons, The Child Readers, Of,
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Loren Chasse is an American musician , sound artist, 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. [http://www.nzff.telecom.co.nz/default.aspx?id=4920&region=2]

Chasse is also an educator in the San Francisco public school system, developing ciriculum 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." [http://www.kqed.org/arts/people/spark/profile.jsp?id=4606]

External links

* [http://www.sfweekly.com/2005-03-16/listen-up/freak-folk-shmreak-shmolk/ SF Weekly article]
* [http://www.kqed.org/arts/people/spark/profile.jsp?id=4606 KQED video piece]
* [http://www.23five.org/archives/lchasse.html Short biography and photo]
* [http://transition.turbulence.org/blog/2006/06/14/interview-loren-chasse 2006 interview]
* [http://newmediafix.net/daily/?p=688 Interview]