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Ted Riederer recording Gamelan Gent Kasturi in Kansas City, photo by EG Schempf Ted Riederer was interviewed previously, that first interview can be heard by clicking here. A “one-time refugee from punk and sometime band member,” Ted Riederer has armed himself with painting supplies, electric guitars, amplifiers, old LPs, record players, drum kits, hard disk recorders, photography equipment, a vinyl record lathe, and long-stemmed roses as he’s ambled artistically from the Americas to the Antipodes. His work has been shown nationally and internationally including exhibitions at PS1, Prospect 1.5, Goff and Rosenthal Berlin, Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, Jack Hanley Gallery (San Francisco), Marianne Boesky Gallery, Context Gallery (Derry, Ireland), David Winton Bell Gallery (Brown University), The University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, the Liverpool Biennial, and the Dhaka Arts Center, Bangladesh. His “Never Records” project has traveled from New York, to Liverpool, to Derry, to New Orleans, to Texas, and to London, which was sponsored by the Tate Modern. Ted Riederer is the Director of Howl! Happening: An Arturo Vega Project, non-profit gallery/performance space in the East Village. The New York Times has described Howl! Happening as, “Instrumental to the history of the area.” Howl! Happening’s thriving publishing imprint A/P/E has included essays by: Ai Wei Wei, Dan Cameron, Anthony Haden-Guest, Robert Nickas, Michelle Grabner, Michael Musto, C. Carr, Nicole Rudick, John Lyons, and James Wolcott. Callisto: The Dead Moon, 2019, Mixed Media, Dimensions Variable Callisto: The Dead Moon, 2019, Mixed Media, Dimensions Variable
In a city full of music ranging from swamp pop to hip hop to jazz, Ted Riederer decides to focus on the indie rock scene in New Orleans for his 23rd episode of Never Records. Featured music by: The Beams, Archanimals, The Toddlers, Dan Fox.
On the 22nd episode of Never Records, Ted Riederer shares select tracks from the over 140 recordings he did in New Orleans in 2012. Featured music by: Ado and the hot lyrics, Lenny Green and the Contraktors, and Alex Camaro.
On this episode, Ted Riederer introduces one of his other projects titled: Tone Pictures: Our Year of Dissent. At the birth of the recorded sound, the first commercially available recordings were called tone pictures. The 1904 Columbia records catalog reads like a transcendental poem: Evening Chimes in the Mountains, The Forge in the Forest, A Shriek of Shells (over Ft. Sumter). Tone Pictures evolved into a category of recordings called Descriptive Specialties, many of which have been digitized and are available from the Library of Congress’s National Jukebox. These titles attempt to paint audio portraits of life at the advent of the 20th century, and present a distinct aesthetic experience: Two Rubes in a Tavern, The Passing of a Circus Parade, and Coming Home from Coney Isle. Tone Pictures: Our Year of Dissent is an audio-visual poem by artist Ted Riederer that is an attempt to capture the persistent echoes of our time. Since 2010, has traveled the world with his conceptual art project Never Records. From the Mississippi to the river Jordan, Riederer has recorded and cut to vinyl over 500 performances in 7 cities around the world. Never Records continues to grow while remaining faithful to its original objective: to create community across social, political, and religious division. Tone Pictures: Our Year of Dissent features photo emulsion prints made with records that Riederer will record and cut to clear vinyl. Like insects in amber, these prints are an attempt to freeze an echo in time. Riederer is using the vinyl records like photographic negatives to capture traces of ephemeral sounds. The records will represent a selection of audio recordings collected and recorded by Riederer whose titles will write a poem of this moment in our shared history: The Sound of Trains at Midnight My Father with Dementia Trying to Remember My Friend, the Undocumented Immigrant, Speaks a Dead Language A Chord Made from the Tears of the Artist The Heartbeats of My Lover on the Eve of our Marriage The Tax March, April 15, 2017 The Evening Call to Prayer Heard from the Citadel at the Center of Amman
On the 20th episode of Never Records, Ted Riederer shares more of the talented artists he recorded during his 5 week stay in new Orleans. He starts off the episode with a poem by Don Marquis and rolls right into the music. Featured music by: The Abita Stumps, The High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band and The Creole String Beans.
This 19th episode of Never Records is dedicated to the diversity of the great city of New Orleans. On week 13 of his travels in New Orleans, Ted Riederer introduces music from Caddywhompus, Katey Red and Summer.
On week 12 of Ted Riederer's journey throughout New Orleans, Ted explores the world of jazz music. Featured music by: The Courtyard Kings, Bohdi 3, The Levee Jazz Band and James Andrews. Ted also reads excerpts from Alan Lomax's 1950s book entitled Mr. Jelly Roll about the ragtime and early jazz artist Jelly Roll Morton.
On episode 17, Ted Riederer introduces something new. Ted introduces an interview he had with artist Dan Tague. They talk about Dan's experience with Hurricane Katrina, since it was a important part of New Orleans history. Featured music by: Gold and the Rush, Denton Hatcher and The Parishioners.
On episode 16, Ted Riederer calls this one "Guys With Guitars." Featured music by: Jason Knox, James Rose, SJ Downes and Conor O'Kane.
Episode 15 includes Ted Riederer's experience in New Orleans. This week he focuses on the theme of repetition. Featured music from: ISIDRO, Kevin Comarda and Sun Dog.
On the fourth episode, Ted Riederer continues to explore more music in Amman, Jordan. He introduces a variety of music from artists like Sahar Khalifeh and Hayko. Previously aired: 12/25/2016
On the third episode of Never Records on Blugold Radio, Ted Riederer continues to share his experience of opening Never Records in Amman Jordan. Featuring music from Jabal Mareeah and Sada Simo. Previously aired: 12/18/2016
On the second episode, Ted Riederer continues to share his experiences in Amman, Jordan. He talk about how he was able to combine the sounds of Northern Ireland and Amman, Jordan. Previously aired: 12/11/2016
On the first episode, Ted Riederer shares his experiences with Never Records in Amman Jordan. He shares some of the musical talent that came his way during his time there. Previously aired: 12/04/2016
On episode 13, Ted Riederer introduces three talented groups that he was able to work with during his time in New Orleans back in the Fall of 2012. Featured this week are: Scarecrow Sonic Boombox, Birthstone, and Wild Birds.
Ted Riederer changes things up for the 11th episode of Never Records. While he continues his time in New Orleans, he decides to introduce us to the indigenous music New Orleans has to offer. Featured music by: Guardians of the Flame, Burning Spear Indians, and The Malone Brothers.
On the 10th episode, Ted Riederer introduces three talented artists and groups that he was able to work with during his time in New Orleans back in the Fall of 2012. Featured this week are: Daniel Amedee, All People, and Mike IX. This episode is dedicated to Arturo Vega.
On the 9th episode, Ted Riederer shares the incredible music he heard during his time in New Orleans. He introduces music from artists like Gardenia Moon and Andrew McClean's Sun Raga.
On the 8th episode, Ted Riederer continues his musical journey in New Orleans. He introduces a variety of music from artists like Little Maker and The Tinytypes.
On the 7th episode, Ted Riederer explores the sounds of New Orleans. He introduces a variety of music from artists like Luke Winslow King and Lonely Lonely Knights.
A “one-time refugee from punk and sometime band member,”Ted Riederer has armed himself with painting supplies, electric guitars, ampliers, old LPs, record players, drum kits, hard disk recorders, photography equipment, a vinyl record lathe, and long-stemmed roses as he’s ambled artistically from the Americas to the Antipodes. His work has been shown nationally and internationally including exhibitions at PS1, Prospect 1.5, Goff and Rosenthal Berlin, Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery, Jack Hanley Gallery (San Francisco), Marianne Boesky Gallery, Context Gallery (Derry, Ireland), David Winton Bell Gallery (Brown University), The University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum, the Liverpool Biennial, and the Dhaka Arts Center, Bangladesh. His Never Records project has traveled from New York, to Liverpool, to Derry, to New Orleans, to Texas, and to London, which was sponsored by the Tate Modern. http://www.tedriederer.com/opening