Episode 5: A Theory of the Byoing Sound

Alec and Nick present a “Theory of the Byoing Sound,” exploring the primacy of the dynamic, paradigmatic “byoing,” “boing,” and “bya-yoing” sound in experimental music. What exactly is it about this sound that makes it so prevalent? This episode accounts for a narrative of sound originating in primordial phonetic language formation, to scientific studies in physics and sound spatialization, to contemporary and post-industrial music. The conversation loosely situates the byoing as challenge to consistency as its seen in the world through the work of Karlheinz Stockhausen, Harry Partch, John Cage, Iannis Xenakis, Arnold Schoenberg, SOPHIE, Maryanne Amacher, and more.  Opening theme music by Xander Seren. Closing music by Max Eilbacher & Duncan Moore live at Green House, Cleveland 12/07/19

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Flavortone is a music commentary podcast hosted by Nick Scavo and Alec Sturgis.