SPRCLLDR

I started exploring the sound synthesis. The tool I am working with is called SuperCollider. It is freely obtainable. To work and play with it I begun learning the programming language it uses. Am happy about it since I have been planning to start learning a new language. And this is a completely new one!!!

SuperCollider


After downloading the PsyCollider (an instance of SuperCollider which can be run under XP) I commenced with the tutorial files.(Am planning to use it under Linux in the future though...).

At the moment I am getting around the usage of a proper syntax. What I like about it is that the program will not produce any outcome (here I am looking for sound) that I haven't intended for (although in more complex examples shear chaos (shear chaos!!! what a great title for an album...) can be obtained...depends what the intentions of the user are...).
It is like using a computer as a musical instrument. An instrument that I create
myself (by shaping the code that is to be compiled by the computer). What I also
like is that I am very limited with it's usage at the moment. In other words there
are some limits I have to explore first before I will be able to move on, to
transpass? transcend them. It is quite different experience in comparison to using
ready available programmes without knowing their limits, and not having clearly
defined idea what you would like to get (I would call it blind-using).

I think that starting from simplicity, gradually applying new ideas, will give me
good insights into my creations, and at the same time it will be more consciouss
process. And what is important for me the process will stem from the idea, the
realised effect that I would like to achive, rather than be a total improvisation
and "fishing the interesting things out".
I think that this is a pivotal shift in the way I create.

One thing that started me thinkin was the difference between substractive and
additive synthesis. Two totally different approaches. In the first one you start
with a defined source (the one I've been playing with is WhiteNoise.ar) and then
you shape it by removal of specified regions/areas/frequencies of sound field. It
is like making a sculpture out of wood or stone (or any other material), or like
changing the flow of water by application of different barriers, pipes etc.
The second approach, the additive one I would define as sound puzzle, in which you
take small pieces of sound to create a bigger picture/s.
I think that in pure form this are two extreme apporoaches and there are other inbetween. SupperCollider allows the user to decide which approach suits
him/her most.
This is the feature I like about it the most. That I have to make a decision what
do I want to create. And how do I want to create it.
The usage of the programme forces me to discover and learn more about the sound.
About different ways of "looking at sound".

These are adventures in the dimensions of sound!!!Discovering the limits of my own
creativity!!!Experiments!!!

NC SPPR

Lazy day today. Woke up about one. Got myself into tidying my house. Kamila was to come for the supper.
Created some new graphics but will have to scan them first...

Kamila came in the evening. I prepared pasta with salmon. Delicious!!! Kamila brought some excellent spanish wine. We had a nice chat.

And that's all folks!!!
Tomorrow got to go to work...Merry Christmas!!!

MRR CHRSTMS

Yeah!!! First Christmas abroad!!! What a fun!!! Ewa and her Mother prepared an excellent dinner!!! We were alltogether (Ewa, Maria, Hanka, Kamila, Andrzej, Ben, Tomasz and me). It was special and something that I will always remember. Felt almost like home...
Lot of smiles and tiny pleasures...Happy Night...


DSPPR

It seems that I have disappeared from Poland. I am not going to be in Mikołów for this Christmas. For all my people out there I have something special. A present that will remind you about me. Latest production. Downtempo. Chillout. Great to listen to next to the fireplace. Enjoy!

dsppr


Merry Christmas to ya'all!!!

BBNG CN D T

Meet some BBoys on Friday during Greatest Beats party and...started BBoying with them! Yeah!
Sure fun.
Yesterday went to the Lamp. Great party with oldschool DJ. Dance hall pure essence with some deep bass and drills. Wicked night. Flying on the dancefloor.

Today I woke up late. Started a new composition. Contacted with friends. In the afternoon went out to meet with Luis, Dani and Paz. We watched a movie "Scanner". Philip K. Dick has imagination I have to say. And it was a strange experience watching this movie and realizing that Paz, Louis and I are a part of the establishment that legally sells drugs...
It isn't that easy to be a pharmacist...





WRK WRK WRK

Three days of hard work. Probably 'It was me who made it hard'...Change in attitude has enormous impact on your perception and relations with people. It is important to concentrate on things that help you to keep your attitude good or even improve it.

I have diagnosed my complex towards money and people who earn more than me. It is hard for me to talk about money and with people of higher social status than me. I tend to underestimate my own value and depreciate my achievements. This is what I want to change. I want to remember that I am an expert who the people ask the advice from.

I react in a strange way to people's dialogs. It is interesting how their words affect me although they're not directed to me. There is this strange sub-verbal string of information that reaches me and I respond to it. I think that some how I sense this information. The thing is that I want to concentrate more on the direct information that is being delivered rather than on the sub-conscious part of it. I want to be more realistic. This means that I have to learn to listen to people again. It is good experience.



Today some Hudson Mohawke. I am waiting for his new EP under Warp. Soon shipping!!!
RCMNDD!!!

MND

...You have to remember/accept that in the crowd you are just another man in the crowd...
--the people make you feel special...
...that special type of people that make the other people special...
attitude
no-one is going to change your attitude for you
and it is very difficult to change your attitude with negative feedback
or no feedback at all which is even worse...


and how about work_


I thnk that being professional
means helping someone else without compromise
it is about taking care of people
and keeping your values for yourselfe
untouched

WRHS PRJCT

Been to the concert Luke Vibert>Squarepusher>LFO.
Disappointment. Luke did well but it wasn't just it. Tom is a phenomenon so it was interesting to see him playing live (just interesting, nothing above that). LFO played short, not that catchy set.
Overall the party wouldn't be that bad, the place is interesting, the public was the biggest disappointment though...Drunk, doped, interested in itself mostly. It didn't feel like partying. No connections between people. And the feeling of hostility towards each other. Animals?
Manchester in the morning is full of zombies...

Probably the only bright point of the day was a Swedish girl in take-away bar...

MNCHSTR

Came to Manchester. Long way on the train. Spent the journey on thinking about the Emergency Hormonal Contraception.

Almost made my mind. I think I will provide the patients with this service.Dot.End.

HRD NRML DD

Hard days have come...Started to work on my own and...first mistakes, first conflicts, first disappointments, first complaints, first troubles (troubles? are these really troubles?). Getting over all of it though. Rethinking my point of view and my life's philosophy. Restating my 'assumptions'.

I heard from one person that I make the work hard and am to harsh to myself. Guess it is true. Will try to simplify and work smarter.

Today am going to Manchester. Warehouse project. SQRPSHR, LFO, LK VBRT. Is this what I live for? Sure it makes my life worth living...

Do you care? Because I do...

DN

Finished training. Feeling more confident. Thursday we went to the cinema: Four Christmas. I invited my neighbour. It seems that I am loosing my fidelity. No excuses for this. Rather question: what am I going to do next? Sparkling soda buzzing in my head?

Calm down, re-think, re-consider.

SNDY NGTHT

Sunday night. Lying in bed after the shower. Mobile rings. It's Luis. Vamos a una cafeteria donde se puede a ver una pelicula...Vale! Vamos!
Nice place. Planet Cafe. Great, welcoming people. Chillout zone on the floor. Drinking hot choclate with orange double twist. Watching a movie. Thinking about my life, things and people around me.
Great nightout...

Returned a book to the library...

PRT PRT PRT

Photobucket
Yesterday although I didn't feel that good I went to the LAMP to have a pint and meet people. Had great fun. Dancing to Joy Division!!!

XM TMRRW

Tomorrow I have an exam. Today I was in a different store. Had fun. Had some good experiences. Some bitter lessons.
Afterwards went for a pint. It was a good pint.


TRSRHNT

What a week! I was feeling like going mental at work...Stress...stress...stress...Learning how to cope with it. And I think I am 'doing' better each day.

Great gig yesterday. Met many new, interesting people. Been to new, interesting places. Becoming part of the community. Finding my own way.

Hunting for those tiny treasures...

N M WN


Electricity sorted out. There is hot water and heating as well. Warm and cosy. No electricity in the bathroom though. I have overlooked something, probably. Will double-check that.

Day by day all my documents and belongings get better organized and it gives me more space and freedom.

It's a great feeling when you know what you're doing and it is coming back to me.

SPC FR RNT

WHOA!!! My own new flat!!!
I moved in yesterday. First night was hard and cold (sleeping on a floor under my jacket...yeah!!!).
Still there are some things I have to sort out (water, heating, electricity...) gradually I will organize it. The flat is massive! Already thinking how I am going to furnish it! Hehe! This day gave me a lot of confidence. Feels like home!!!



I know what to do!!! Yeah!!!

STNDNG N TH W F CNTRL




I'm forgetting who I am but I keep on smiling.

Keep on trying!!!

88



We don't have to worry
Life goes where it does
Faster than a bullet
From an empty gun
Turn yourself over
Loose change we could spend
Grinding down diamonds
Round, round, round the bend
People pushing harder
Up against themselves
Make their daggers sharper
Than their faces tell
Babe, its your time now
Loose change we could spend
Where we are going
Round, round, round the bend

Beck

HRD D

Beware of the man who works hard to learn something, learns it, and finds himself no wiser than before. He is full of murderous resentment of people who are ignorant without having come by their ignorance the hard way.

Kurt Vonnegut

MCK TST

Although I didn't pass the mock test...I feel fine! But now I am going to feel pressure!!! Got to get over it!

marta.sachara2
photo by: improduktywiontko/ruby
pro:me:us remix

get over it!!!

DRNK LK B

Yeah! What a party! Waldemar's Birthday! We wore costumes and had real fun!

Busy bee dancing!

bee

And the inspiration comes from my triple trouble mates!

BD RDDL



body riddle

T CM N ML

yoseph2

How can you pack up that amount of acid in one album? Give it to Luke and make it a triple!!!

Retro Yoseph!

FCK WHT YR MM SY

I wonder why Mr Obama was more appealing for the American voters...
What your mama say?



What changes will it bring?


TH MN DNT GV FCK



I know they don't give a fuck about anybody else!

KNGSTN CPR

Historical day! First performance of Kingston Capoeira! Vanessa, Gary, Alex, Rafał, person x and I!!!We showed some moves and had small Roda during the day for promotion of different cultures at the Lamp.

Although I am quite stressed about the exam and so on I think I am going to pass it. I try to relax, chill out and gain a new perspective on all this stuff. Am looking forward to this week because there are some things, like renting a flat, that I want to finalize.

Am going to ask Chris (my tutor) to move me to another pharmacy for a day or so, so that I could benefit from an experience in a different location. During this week I will also have to undergo a chat about my future holidays. I want to go to Poland in January for a week (guess after New Years Eve).

MNTHL BDGT

I am still struggling (with myself mainly) to rent a flat. I made some mistakes initially and now I am paying for it. What I've learned is mine (hope that the price of this experience will not turn out to be unbearable at the end of the day)...

Today I set up a budget for this month. This is how I did it (things that I summed up)
1. the bond and the rent (large sum it is...)
2. the estimated council tax
3. browsed the net for an estimate of cost of water, sewage and electricity (there are some calculators as well: water calculator, energy calculator, there are also some bright ideas how to save the resources e.g. hippo) And finally there is a site that will count my CO2 footprint and at the same time will somehow force me to read my meters imeasure
4. tried to oversee the heating costs (it's winter...)
5. allocated the assets that I am going "to eat". To put it simply, these are the money I will spent on the food (I have been keeping a record of all my spendings in KMyMoney so I am able to foresee some spendings.

This doesn't end the list, there are some other costs that I've predicted. However, I had safeguarded some assets to cover them as well. And it looks like my budget is well balanced! But this is a theory. Now the fun begins and it has to be checked in practice!

TRCK R TRTZ

Do you know what is the Halloween all about?
I don't buy it!

GLVS

I bought myself gloves, scarf and cap today. It's warmer now...


DG VRTHNG



Although the weather could be better, work could be easier, things could be cheaper...I dig everything!

Ajt!

LFO

I have been working with great man today.

When I came back home I found out a package for me. It was in a bin. Postman left it there for me!
You probably don't know that great feeling when you actually take something out of your bin...

Hania, Ewa, Monciak and I, we watched a movie together. The phrase to be remembered is 'Prune the fruit trees'...

Oh Yeah!






WHRS BRKLN

'Tell me why! I do like mondays! Tell me why! I do like mondaeeeys!'
Great day at work (but you may not care about that...). And and an adventure while on my way back home. I was doing some shopping in one of the major superhipermegas when I met that girl. Actually I didn't really meet her. She was just there. I was to pass her in the doors where she was struggling with that huge amount of these things and bags, when she asked me for help. And it was that natural. There was laughing and fun. While we were carrying all this 'stuff' to the bus stop she kept repeating 'this is madness!', and I was like 'this is fun'. I was laughing all the way. And it occurred that we were to travel with the same bus...And that moment when we got off the bus and she didn't exactly knew where her house was so she asked me 'Do you know where the Brooklyn is?'. And I was like 'It's in New York' (What the?!). And she meant 'Do you know where the Brooklyn (Street) is?'... It was fun...

No sleep till!!!

ZLSCRCSNGR

Leisure, relax and fun. The weekend was great! Although I stayed in (again...) on saturday. Sunday was great. Long sleep, some visitors in the morning (hehe!) then capoeira with mates! Tuff tuff tuff!

Evening with Ewa and Hania. We watched Azuloscurocasinegro. A film-gift from Anita.

What do you think about this type of webistes? Guess it is useful if you want to review what you have seen, or find out the other films by the same director or with same cast (that's what I find useful about it) but plot reading is not for me...(Guess that I should rephrase the question to: 'What do you think about the plot reading before watching a film?')
When I want to see a movie I want to see it without knowing what will happen. In this case film poster is enough for me...
And you?



Poster comes from great internet repository impawards.

JST SVNR









It arrived today! It may be funny but I will not listen to it until I get me a turntable! Whoa!

If you are going to be in Katowice these days you have to visit Galeria Szyb Wilson and Jazz Club Hipnoza! Squarepusher's concert in that space is a must! 'Another dimension' gets a new meaning!

VLVT MRNNG








Some velvet mornin' when I'm straight


I'm gonna open up your gate



Flowers growing on a hill, dragonflies and daffodils


Learn from us very much, look at us but do not touch







Some velvet mornin' when I'm straight


I'm gonna open up your gate



Flowers growing on a hill, dragonflies and daffodils


Learn from us very much, look at us but do not touch



Do you know my name?






GMM RY



Major influence!!!

MGN



imagnie

I met Luis today. He arrived from Madrid last week. Tried to help him to help himself. Guess that I was as 'savage' as he when I arrived to Hull. It all gets a different dimension when you consider that I am reading 'Brave New World' again and again and again and again...

FRSTRTR



The people I work with. The people around us. We the people.

S THS T?



matches


This day was crucial. For couple of reasons. I went for a viewing of an apartment. I decided to take it. Then I was late for work but got a new understanding of my workplace. I am getting used to my future role. Though I still don't feel that confident in it as I would like to, I am beginning to understand what is it all about. I also start to understand what are the others' perceptions about me. It's kinda' funny because I don't like what most of the people think about me and I keep repeating to myself that 'appearances are deceiving'. Thinking of myself I am slowly starting to be more down to earth and realistic. More pragmatic you could say. This is a great experience because I find out a lot of new truths about myself and what is most important for me I am starting to challenge my self-perception. I am going through changes. And I like it. Guess that the maturity begins...

Later in the evening I found couple of mice (Ewa is really afraid of mice and I had to take care of it).

During the training I made myself a bruise on my chin. Looks a little bit funny.

Sometimes I wonder to myself where do I get this drive and energy and willingness to do good from.
I would like to thank my Mother here since she is the only explanation I can find.

SQRPSHR



Athough when I made this picture I hadn't heard the Squarepusher himself I was aware who whe was. I always thought that it was he whom I had painted.

When I was leaving Poland I thought to myself: 'Yeah now that I am going away Squarepusher or AFX shall come to us and play'. And I was right...

I have never heard his whole album while at home. Now I am looking forward to his new album. Sealed and posted. Just a souvenir...

Though I will not enjoy listening to him with my mates in Poland I decided I want to try him here in UK.

warehouseproject

What kind of experience will it bring to me?

NGTTNS



Let me show you the door...I would like you to leave now...

I heard this words today from a letting agent. I went to the agency to complain about the 'misleading' information on their web-site. It was a great lesson. Let's review it.
According to some basic marketing rules:
Client is always right. (The agent told me that I was wrong).
It is good to say sorry to the client more times than it is needed (I didn't hear sorry. Instead I heard the words written above).
The agent suggested that 'there are other companies' (great advertisements for the competitors).
I was verbally forced to leave the bureau (one unsatisfied customer is like...).
The company doesn't update the information on its website (great quality of information provided by the company has 'positive' effect on the standard of services...).

So...What I have learned? Because I have learned something.

When dealing with customers forget about your ego. You are there to help them. The quality of information is essential. Don't promise what you can't deliver. Be ethical. Know your budget. And if you are a customer ask, ask, ask.

Let's try to negotiate! Ah! Let's try to negotiate!

CPR

Good day! Although I woke up late after yesterday's Ewa's Party...
Went to capoeira classes with Mestre Valdir.
Learned new sequences. The weather was good on my way back home.
New week! Here I come!

TRN N M TRN T N TRN M T



turn on me
turn it on
turn me out

WKND WKND

Yeah! Another funky weekend! Today I got a special delivery from my mate! Can't wait till I get a turntable...
Didn't you know that it is not that easy to buy a proper bulb? Been to the shop twice and still haven't got the one I wanted. Claim your refunds! Ajt!

All I want to do is chk chk chk


TLT

Great day it was! Had a review with my tutor. And mixed 'free' with 'sugar free'(ask me if you want to know more...). This will have some serious implications soon (I will probably be investigated by the Police).
Each day you learn something new. And I have repaired the toilet seat today.






...the importance of working bathroom is obvious...

NTTNGHM

Two days training. During the night we went out to the Tap and Tumbler. That was something completely different. I have enjoyed couple of good pints, bitter and pale. Later, during the conversation with the owner of the Pub I found out that that wasn't the best idea. She told me that when you are going to pub you should decide what you're going to drink and drink it all night, whether this are spirits, wine or beer. We discussed about the anti-tobacco campaign.
My conclusion was:

It is not about 'smoker' or 'non-smoker'. It is about 'where the smoke is'.

HY LDS



Yesterday I went to the Lamp. Funky Party with Mary-Anne Hobbs. Great venue! Great People! Great Fun!

Get Funky!

HW S M NW




Today I felt like a child. Altough I am aware that I am still learning I felt like deprived of reasoning. And it's not the most pleasant feeling. It is interesting that most people tend not to understand you when they find out that you are not a native speaker...

Growing strong!

GD DY



It was a very nice day...I went to Britannia House and finalised my application for National Insurance number. Sat on a bench, watched the sky. Ate lunch. Returned to work. I was happy and smiling. Learned something new.

I am moving in to Ewa's house. I think it will be fun. For both of us (shall I write three...). Will try to rent a flat this month (but have to say that I like the idea of living with Eva and Monciak).

Thinking about the Open University...Try to find something for me.

Today's comic strip is complement to the video.

BLPRNT



Nevermind what's been selling it's what you're buying and receiving...

WHRS TH FTR




Hmmm...Organize...Make it work...Economize...Turn the cog...End of day...Who's it for???Coumputers and carnivores...

Walking the UK pavements and becoming a consumer I am wondering about the whole purpose of it...And I am in doubts. Living in a society which is driven by economic factors is I would say an extreme experience. You might say that all societies are regulated by their economies but British people are really consumed by their consumption. How to stay yourself in it? How to define yourself the other way than by the goods you consume? Truly challenging question.
I feel that it is about the decisions you make but still most of them are about what you're buying.
Do you buy that?

NTHR WKND



Yep. Another week has gone... This weekend I am going to prepare myself for relocation. I will have to leave my lovely hotel with such a good food and move to unknow place (since I haven't found a flat yet...). Hull is becoming more vibrant. Guess that's because the students are coming back from the holidays. Seems to me that I will like this city. So! Situation isn't as bad as you would think. It's worse! American crisis has not influenced the house market in UK yet and prices are still stable. Hopefully I will arrange myself a nice venue this or next month. Guess that should be my priority. But you know when the weekend comes...

FNK N TH TWN



Today I made an appointment in Job Centre. Gonna get me NIN.
Gradually I am getting deeper into Hull's live. Superficial elements fall away. There is funk in the town!

PRBLMS PRBLMS

Yeah!!!
We all have them, we all love them, we all solve them.
Lots of fun with my own. Even more when we together find solutions to yours.

Are you inspired by your own problems?

LRGHT


Altough there still are some tough things I will have to confront with...All right?

JZ



People in the UK live in a constant fear. Invigilated by their own neighbours. Always on the monitor. Afraid about their cars, their mortgage, their outcomes. You have to make a decision. And it's not about to be or not to be.

LKNG FR FLT

Still looking for a flat...Went to see one today...Its only advantage is that it is located in the center of the city. But I am still considering it as an option. Though I would have to paint it and refurnish. That however could be a great opportunity to release some good energy. Monday going to see another one.

FLAT! (beat)

VT



Situation in USA no matter what you say, has an impact on our lives. The economy is not that pink. In the States the presidential show enters its final stage. And when I say show I mean it! How to make a politician appealing? Guess that your Mama wouldn't know what to say!

PNK FLD


Someone has went away. Someone is here to stay. Wish...

KDN

BTFL



Yesterday was a great day. Spent it with friends. Funny thoughts about being in a new environment. Final conclusion of the day: ADAPT!

Today fruitful day at work. Went running. What is the best way to improve your skills? Play with others! That's why I would like to enrol to design classes. In Spring semester.

Fancy a skateboard?

Day full of attractions.
We Make it so!!!

SGR MLL



First party...Had some fun...Venue's name Sugar Mill. Spin spin sugar?
Three storey block. Good old tunes. Got kissed.

DSPPR


How to disappear completely in UK? Don't have phone, permanent address, bank accounts, loyalty cards? You're non-existent.

BFF


...zatruj jak Ślązaka jodem gdy z Chorzowa samochodem jedzie do Darłowa!!!

CNM


Do you know what drives the British economy? It's the fact that almost every store here closes at 5.30 pm. People have to run to get what they want (even if they don't really want it). Pressure applied (demand, demand, demand). And it is harder to bargain when you're running, you know what I mean?
Guess that is why the IT is essential here. Dot.coms' crisis in USA caused a deep recession. Then the 'crunch' came. Assume that the energy resources or main (re)serve(r)s in UK went down...That would be a tragedy for the whole society here.
Internet means access to the information, comparisons, shops, people and so forth...
Yeah...guess I need some work out and sweat it all out...

YE OL' TRP TO JRSLM


Liverpool-Birmingham-Nottingham and finally...the oldest pint in UK kept in good company.
M A Y K L

YeOldTripToJerusalem

HE SORE



oh we can beat them
for ever and ever...

BLOG DAY

fotochton
A photoblog from Silesia. Excellent pics. Great people.

palms out sounds
Looking for the energy? Try this blog.

boulefacettes
Know french? This blog may work as a motivation to learn it.

verlee's blog
Full of colours, bright ideas, tips and hints.

sztuczna inteligencja

Local actions Global reactions. Art blog. Very influential.

http://www.blogday.org

S CAR Y MM


M obile
M art a (Marta)
Y anoosh (Janusz)
Car
Snapshot

TRY TYPE S (TAPE TRY)


ol' hand made tape s in piration (pastry)

HONEY MONEY

Set up new KMyMoney account. Think it is good to be aware of all the transactions and money flux. Program is free. Can be downloaded here: KMyMoney

art work 'Pounds' by Jen Allison

HERE COMES


This night we went (Marta and I) to see the sky from the mine waste dump. It was amazing. Like discovering the surface of the moon. We laid down on the top of the burrow and watched the stars and the planes. The place was very plain and I was stunned with the acoustics. I felt like in my room. Unlimited space condensed.
I got a new look on Silesia.
Watching the stars and waiting for the Sun to come...

K.I.S.M.E.T



.me

work inspired by Kate in Fraktal. 'A long time ago in the kingdom of candy...'

NEUROPUNKS

What a party! All started in Wojewódzki park Kultury i Wypoczynku in Chorzów. It was Grzegorz's event. Good Clean Fun.


Than we went in "Maluch" (Fiat 126P el) to "Leśniczówka". Imagine 5 huge guys in THAT car...
Party seemed to be nice but we were politely informed to leave. What I did. Guys (Grzegorz, Artur, Robert, Tomek) stayed in.
Went to Elektro for Neuropunk Noisses. Finally had my ride at the end of the weekend.
More info: www.neuropunks.com