{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/65394fa0ab9fa20012f1ff4c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Simon Berz creates art with drums, sound, and trash","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1698254712006-f636f94f13e9d04098b4e4e216f05e00.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On drummer and sound artist <strong>Simon Berz</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>The impetus for our conversation was the release of Simon’s collaboration with American bassist and sonic wizard <strong>Bill Laswell</strong> and the Japanese avant garde trumpeter <strong>Toshinori Kondo</strong>. While Kondo passed away in October of 2020, this work, <strong><em>Breath versus Beats</em></strong>, was not released until August 2023.</p><p>Simon is a prolific artist across multiple forms and media. His perspective on creativity, process, collaboration and sound resulted in a discussion that has stuck with me in the weeks since we recorded. Fasten your seat belts, assume a comfortable position and get ready for a fun ride with Simon Berz.</p><p>------------------</p><p><strong>Dig Deeper</strong></p><ul><li>Visit Simon Berz at<a href=\"https://www.simonberz.ch/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> simonberz.ch</a> and<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/simonberz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> linktr.ee</a></li><li>Listen to <em>Breath versus Beats</em> on<a href=\"https://simonberz.bandcamp.com/album/breath-versus-beats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Bandcamp</a> or your favorite<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/simonberz/breath-versus-beats\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> streaming platform</a></li><li>Follow Simon Berz on<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/berzsimon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a> ,<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/simon.berz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook</a>, and<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@simnbe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> YouTube</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.psaudio.com/blogs/copper/toshinori-kondo-playing-in-uncharted-territory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Toshinori Kondo: Playing in Uncharted Territory</a></li><li><a href=\"https://thevinylfactory.com/features/introduction-bill-laswell-10-records/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">An introduction to Bill Laswell in 10 records</a></li><li><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/50595987\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Liquid Land</em> (Trailer)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://archive.org/details/forbirds0000cage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">John Cage - <em>For the Birds</em></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/music/tomserviceblog/2012/oct/22/steve-reich-contemporary-music-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A guide to Steve Reich's music</a></li><li><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/294129319\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Berz making a new stone collection for SEDIMENT instrument</a></li><li><a href=\"https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780367210106/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolas Collins - <em>Handmade Electronic Music</em></a></li><li><a href=\"http://www.simonberz.ch/index.php/work/10x1011/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">10X10=&gt;11</a></li><li><a href=\"https://simonberz.kleio.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shifted Eruption</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2023/06/23/1184005533/peter-brotzmann-the-heart-and-lungs-of-european-free-jazz-dead-at-82\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peter Brötzmann, the heart — and lungs — of European free jazz</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-please-help-bill-laswell\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Please help Bill Laswell</a></li></ul><p>------------------</p><p>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p>• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. </p><p>• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter.</p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}