Samuel Thulin

Artist and Researcher

On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 10:37:21 a.m. GMT-5, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel, I hope all is well on your side

Sorry for my silence: we were in the south on a desert island, and no one told us there would be no internet. Back, and in confinement, I resume, tanned, work (!!!!): it feels good (!). We need to develop new frameworks for creation and distribution. There are about ten proposals on my table so far, which is good for a series. Radio transmission is for sure one key of communication, old technology, new application. Have you developed on that idea of Micro FM Radio? is that Live on the internet. I have great connections with internet Radios, this could be a match for one part of transmitting... I would like to apply to CALQ for this project before the end of the year, if possible, the next few weeks. it would be necessary to define in a paragraph the mandate that you give yourself, present the mode of creation then distribution, send me a brief budget (that I would study, that we would confirm), a CV and links to similar works if possible (here it will not be possible but audio? a sketch?. Hoping to hear from you, know that I am going, filled with happiness after our stay under the coconut trees, to put my energy in the next few days to this project.

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Curator in Sound, Music and Art

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" On veut que cette absurdité soit bien organisée "

Jean Tinguely, au sujet du Cyclop

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage ----- idea to developp

Date: 12 janvier 2021 à 13:13:59 UTC−3

Hi Eric, Glad to hear you had a good trip - no internet was probably a very good thing! ;). I’m not sure if the project is for creating a whole new work, or for presenting existing works etc. One idea I had was to re-present the Magdalen Islands project in an entirely new context. I would see this as a new work but starting with something prior. That work was about erosion. I think that theme could be carried through and modified in a Montreal context, possibly in in Parc Frederic Back, especially considering its history as a landfill (shared with the location I was working with on the Magdalen Islands). Human-environment relationships are core. I was thinking of this as a live event, carrying portable radios, but it would be interesting to think of also making it an internet radio event. I’m not sure how that might work of the top of my head. ideally it would be a radio event people listen to while moving through space. And ideally radio interference is part of the performance. Here is a link to the past work: Compositional Routes of the Magdalen Islands – Samuel Thulin

Please keep me informed of deadlines etc., and don't hesitate to let me know what you think. Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 05:14:20 p.m. GMT-5, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

For sure I like that project, the Magdalen Islands, and I am into the possibilities of Radio Transmissions with not only contacts with some DiY radios internet but with Martín Rodríguez who has a server dedicated to streaming.

This Radio is also one of my offer to all participants for one sort of streaming, it will be one of the transversal of the whole series.. Sorry for delay about answering: not that I have been too busy, but I am at 12.5% of my capacities even if I feel really Positive

Please clarify your project in a paragraph, drop me links to the M project to contextualize this new version. Send me CV and Bio, and an estimate of the costs. Just to be fair, update the budget but also as it will be a series - and I desire it to be assrvies, building New Social Body, I may not be able to support projects which needs too much to run and my entire attention.

Eric

de: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage ----- idea to developp

Date: 15 février 2021 à 14:54:56 UTC−3

Hi Eric. Glad to hear you're interested in the project. I understand about operating at 12.5% ;). I’ve attached the documents you asked for. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about anything - if you want more details, etc. This is something to start from in any case. Best,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Friday, February 19, 2021, 11:24:37 a.m. GMT-5, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hello. in order to finalize your file, I would need a simple letter of intent ... On the other hand, it could contain as an addendum, the long version of your project. Thank you or you send it to me in WORD and I add the text I received

And a summary of your project in a few lines. I can do it but I’d rather it be Your Words! And for the links on your work: Can I put the link to your project on Magdalen island? I bet YES!

Have a good day.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Manuel de nouveau voisinage-END

Date: 19 février 2021 à 14:58:03 UTC−3

Hi Eric, what do you want me to include in the letter of intent? Do you mean just a statement that I intend to participate in the project as an artist?

i can provide a summary in a few lines for the project. And yes you can put the link to my project on the Magdalen Islands. Cheers!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Manuel de nouveau voisinage-END

Date: 1 mars 2021 à 11:25:47 UTC−3

Hi again, Eric, I’m happy to write the letter of intent - just let me know what purpose it serves, who I should address it to (you, the funding body, "to whom it may concern", etc.?), and what the name of this project is. Best,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, 02:39:25 p.m. GMT-5, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel. The Letter (in Word) is just to say,

1- That you agree to be part of that series « Manuel de Nouveaux Voisinages » with street address and signature

2- You can add, if desired, some sentences on how this subject means to you.

i will add the Full project of yours on a second page before closing it as a PDF to give in Annex. OHHH, and as I forgot to ask everyone: Your Title is: Back to the Islands. GOOD

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Manuel de nouveau voisinage-END

Date: 5 mars 2021 à 11:24:57 UTC−3

Sounds good, Eric. Please find my letter of intent attached. Feel free to edit/modify as necessary. I think I’ve included the essentials. But don't hesitate to let me know if any details are missing. You can attach the longer project description to this. Also, you asked for a brief project summary. Here it is:

Back to the Islands is a Micro FM Radio composition and in-situ performance bringing transformed field-recordings from the Magdalen Islands into Montreal’s Parc Frederic Back, reflecting on human relationships to one another (near and far) and to multiple sites of environmental change. Best,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : EM : Manuel de Nouveaux Voisinages : Budget et +

Date: 8 mars 2021 à 12:29:51 UTC−3

Hi Eric, Thanks for the update. Here are my answers to your questions

Q1 : quand aimeriez-vous réaliser cette intervention, composition, travail ?

I’m quite flexible. Summer, fall, spring - wouldn't work as well in winter...

Q2 : quelle sera la durée de ce travail, intervention ? The micro-FM radio composition will be about 30min

QB1: quels honoraires minimaux désirez-vous obtenir?

$150 - this is based on the minimum CARFAQ royalty fees for a single audio presentation of 30 minutes (section A.1.9.1).

QB2 : êtes-vous aux taxes ? I think you're asking if I pay taxes - yes, I do.

QB3 : donnez-moi SVP la liste des frais en sus : collaborateurs, matos, locations, impressions, postes et autres… I have the equipment I need etc. No costs here.

QB4 : si besoin est : frais de déplacements et d’hébergements ?

No applicable. Since I am supplying the equipment (radios and micro-FM transmitter) necessary for the work, you could possible include that in "Apport personnel des ". I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether to include this or not. Here is cost: 8 radios ($45 each = $360) + 2 micro FM transmitters ($ 20 each = 40) = total $400 ($360 + $40).. Let me know if you have any further questions. Best,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Monday, April 19, 2021, 11:08:14 a.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Experimentations with the Digital radio…

i am out for 3 days… will finalize the application on Friday...

On Monday, April 19, 2021, 11:54:10 a.m. GMT-4, Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca> wrote:

Sounds good, Eric. I’ll get the letter to you before Friday.

Cheers,

Sam

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Radio Bloc ORAL

Date: 21 avril 2021 à 10:10:29 UTC−4

Hi Eric. Here is the letter. Don't hesitate to let me know if you need me to make any changes etc. All the best with putting the grant together. Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, 08:39:49 p.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <productions.minute@gmail.com> wrote:

Le projet Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage a reçu un premier appui, celu du CALQ. Vous pouvez donc sérieusement penser à votre propre projet. Aiguisez vos crayons, nettoyez les têtes de lecture ! informez-moisi des modifications y seront apportées et à quel moment vous désirez le réaliser, le commencer.

C’est grâce à chacun(e) d’entre vous que la subvention nous a été accordée. Merci

Note :Je suis à la Pointe-de-Moisie, sur la Côte Nord. je n’ai pas avec moi le dossier avec le budget. Le montant de la bourse a été légèrement résuit. Je vous donnerai les infos $$$$ à mon retour début Juillet.. The Manual for a New Neighborhood project received initial support, that of the CALQ.So you can seriously think about your own project. Let me know if changes will be made and when you want to do it, start it. it is thanks to each of you that the grant was awarded to us. THANKS

Note: I am in Pointe-de-Moisie, on the North Shore. I don't have the file with me with the budget. The amount of the scholarship has been reduced slightly. I’ll give you the $$$$ info when I get back in early July.

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Commissaire en musique, son et art

Curator in Sound, Music and Art

" On veut que cette absurdité soit bien organisée "

Jean Tinguely, au sujet du Cyclop

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric : Bonne nouvelle ! Good News

Date: 21 juin 2021 à 09:49:22 UTC−4

That's great news, Eric! Looking forward to working on this project!

Enjoy your time sur la Côte Nord, and thanks again for putting this project together and writing the grant!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

Camille Bernard-Gravel

On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 03:34:50 p.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hello Samuel, I write to keep tracks of early communications with… numbers. Follow your initial project proposal. Do you want to check if this is still the project to be carried out, is its title still relevant, and the dates are correct? Budget, I have an almost balanced budget, in relation to the amount obtained, which gives in the current state: a departure fee of 1250 + Taxes. This is for being iN, everyone gets it. a fee of $ 150 + Taxes for a short distance interview with me. if you have small expenses, tell me about it. Then keep the bills. May you consider doing 2 performances and document it (?). For now, there can be no budgeted events, but if you have to, I have a little personal cushion of $ in case of deseperate needs. There is also always the hope of receiving a grant from the CAC, in which case we will adjust in particular for the internet radio-internet broadcasting part.. We can communicate at any time and think of traces to inform our auditors and for dissemination. I will need this to put the 14 projects together into one set. Please communicate with me, and participate in this project with the following artists:

Félix-Antoine Morin

Samuel Thulin, Back to the Islands.

Montréal. Aout ou septembre 2021

Composition multi pistes à partir d'enregistrements faits aux Îes de la Madeleine, jouée à travers un ensemble de radios portables portées par des marcheur(e)s lors de performances sonores au Parc Frederic Back de Montréal. Édition stéréo pour diffusion sur la radio-internet du projet. This new work revisits and transforms my earlier micro-FM radio performance Compositional Routes of the Magdalen Islands. it brings evocative field-recordings from les Îes de la Madeleine to the city of Montreal, specifically to Parc Frederic Back in Villeray. Here they are processed and transmitted from multiple micro-FM transmitters to multiple portable radios receivers carried by participants as they walk among the strange spherical biogas collectors that characterize the Boisé sector of the park. The work engages my long-standing interest in the complexity of distance and proximity experienced through sound. While not focused specifically on COViD-19, the project is necessarily modulated by it and the ways it has transformed experiences of distance/proximity. Back to the Islands is simultaneously highly site-specific and wide-ranging. As a play on words, it brings together two particular places: 1) Parc Frederic Back and 2) the part of the Magdalen Islands where I made recordings and presented the earlier performance. Though physically separated, these two places share complex human-environment relationships, including transformations to historical waste dumping and treatment facilities, and initiatives to curb the threat of climate change. These relationships guide how sound-recordings are processed to create the new work. Also, although both places are part of Quebec, it is more difficult than ever to go “back to the islands”; the transposition of their sounds serves as a substitute that resonates with how we spread ourselves virtually across geography in the contemporary context. The diffusion is part of the creative process. Back to the Islands will both be performed physically in-situ in the Parc Frederic Back, and it will be broadcast via web-streaming so that people can listen in from anywhere around the globe. This in-situ performance is dependent on the movements and spatial relationships of participants carrying radios, as these determine both the signal-to-noise ratio of the micro-FM transmission and the acoustic territory of the multichannel composition (each radio = one channel). The participants’ movements create an island of sound that is in constant flux.

*Note: The in-situ version of this work happens outdoors, in a setting where participants can maintain 2 meters distance from one another. The event will be limited to 10 people and may happen more than once.

De:Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, upgrade on Manual....

Date: 7 juillet 2021 à 14:21:41 UTC−4

Hi Eric, Thanks for getting in touch! This all sounds great.

Yes, this is still the project I plan to carry out and the dates are pretty much correct. Most likely the performance will be in September 2021. I would be happy to do 2 performances. if you can attend one of them - in Montreal - would you be willing to help with documenting? Would you like to have a face-to-face (virtual or in-person) discussion about the project at some point, or would you prefer to communicate via e-mail? Cheers! Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 06:36:53 p.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

if wanted, Samuel, we can have a zoom together, a way for me to keep the idea of working by distance, one of the aim of this series, or emails

Yes, I could document but September may be not easy to do it, as most project have a tendency to be stretched to that month! otherwise, what is your summer like?

De: SSamuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, upgrade on Manual....

Date: 8 juillet 2021 à 12:34:04 UTC−4

Hi Eric, Sure, would be good to chat over zoom. We can also wait and see when the group zoom chat gets scheduled if you want... I’m away from July 24th until Aug 20th. I could possibly do the performance at the very end of Aug instead of in Sept, if you think that would work better. I just want to make sure I have enough time to prepare it in Montreal, since it is site-specific. Cheers,

Sam

On Friday, July 9, 2021, 11:18:11 a.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

End of august would work with me, but before august 25^th. So many projects are now postponed to September, October. Do as you wish really! I hope I document them!

Tell me how you want to gather participants, and how we may document it.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, upgrade on Manual....

Date: 9 juillet 2021 à 14:45:32 UTC−4

Hi Eric, Before August 25th probably won't give me the time I need to prepare. But thanks for your flexibility. I will think more on the schedule/timeline.

in terms of gathering participants, do you mean how to promote the event?

Each performance I do would have 8 - 12 people. We/i could set up an Eventbrite for people to register... I can share it through my networks. Let me know if this is what you were thinking or you had something else in mind. For documentation, I will make a live audio recording of both performances. I’ll look for someone to take photos and video, too. For the potential radio transmission, it could be the live audio recording (if it turns out). That would be ideal. But if the live audio-recording isn't that great, I also plan to do a stereo mix of the composition, so that could transmit instead if need be.

On Monday, July 19, 2021, 04:42:28 p.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Sorry Samuel if it's in French only…. too much to do right now. Can you accept it as it is? This is simply to do the things right… but I don’t do it right, right, as it is not in the 2 languages… Tell me if you want to add something or change something.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, contract

Date: 20 juillet 2021 à 09:03:21 UTC−4

Merci, Eric. Voici, je l'ai signé. Pas de problème pour la langue.

À demain! PS. Je vois que le contrat s'appelle "Territoires: Études #02". Alors Manuel Pour Nouveau Voisinage fait partie de ce projet?

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Auto Response: Eric, premier versement

Date: 26 juillet 2021 à 15:46:28 UTC−4

Thank you for your message. I am on vacation and will not be checking my e-mail until Aug 16th. Merci pour votre message. Je suis en vacances et je ne consulterai pas mes courriels avant le 16 août.

On Monday, August 23, 2021, 10:16:44 a.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

(FR) Bonjour

J’ai une requête : je désirerais compiler vos constatations sur le sujet qui suit. Cela peut-être un texte réfléchi ou simplement une liste de réflexions rapides. Cette compilation servira entre autre à encadrer vos documentations ou mes présentations du

projet Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage Voici

Depuis mars 2020, nos relations au monde dans son ensemble, aux autres, ont vécu des bouleversements, je crois. Nous entretenons aujourd’hui, alors que les risques de pandémie ne sont pas éteints, des liens différents avec notre voisinage, notre lieu de vie (ville, village, région) ; même notre quotidien dans notre propre maison a pris une tournure différente. Nos communications et nos liens affectifs avec les autres, nos amis, nos proches, les commerçants de notre quartier, notre famille sont soit mis à mal, soit modifiés.

imaginons que cela cesse. Qu’en sera t-il alors d’après ? Comment envisagez vous après, dans un futur rapproché l’évolution de vos liens avec les autres ? Votre voisinage, mais aussi vos amitiés, vos relations affectives seront-elle changées à tout jamais ? Notre être-au-monde sera t-il, à votre avis, différent ?

Mercis. Toute communication sur ce sujet de votre part fera l’objet de la plus grande discrétion.

(Castillan) Hola

Tengo una petición: me gustaría recopilar sus conclusiones sobre el siguiente tema. Puede ser un texto reflexivo o simplemente una lista de pensamientos rápidos. Esta recopilación servirá, entre otras cosas, para enmarcar su documentación o mis presentaciones del proyecto Manual para un nuevo barrio.

(ENG) Hello. I have a request: I would like to compile your findings on the following topic. This could be a thoughtful text or just a list of quick thoughts. This compilation will be used, among other things, to frame your documentations or my presentations of the Manual for a New Neighborhood project. Here it is: Since March 2020, our relationships to the world at large, to others, have been in turmoil, I believe. Today, while the risks of a pandemic are not extinguished, we have different ties with our neighborhood, our place of life (city, village, region); even our daily life in our own home has taken a different turn. Our communications and emotional ties with others, our friends, our relatives, the shopkeepers in our neighborhood, our family are either damaged or modified. Let’s imagine that these stops. What will happen then? How do you envisage the evolution of your links with others soon? Will your neighborhood, but also your friendships, your emotional relationships be changed forever? Will our being-in-the-world be, in your opinion, different? Thank you. Any communication on this subject from you will be treated with the outmost discretion.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, partage, sharing, comparta, 分享 : réflexions sur un APRÈS

Date: 6 septembre 2021 à 15:22:18 UTC−3

Hi Eric, Here are my initial reflections in response to your questions. I don't think there are any great insights here, but it reflects my current feelings.

How does it stop? Does the virus miraculously disappear? Do we all become immune to it? How it stops might make a difference to any answer I can give, since it is difficult for me to imagine it stopping. it looks as though we will live with this virus in one way or another for a long time to come. if everything went back to “normal” all over the world – no more virus anywhere – I think there would still be plenty of scars to heal. I can imagine, though, that it might be surprising how quickly regular social interactions could become natural again. I say this from observing my own feelings and witnessing the actions of others after having had 2 doses of the vaccine. I felt okay again to visit my parents. I did not think much about the virus while I was there. But I’m not sure there will be a real return to “normal”. At some point we may stop calling it a pandemic, but that is different. The global inequities in terms of access to vaccines make it hard to imagine that this will stop in near future. That is what is most frustrating – that it is not addressed on a global scale. in terms of the development of my links with others soon, they have become inflected both by physical facts (is this person vaccinated?) and ideological positions (is this person ideologically opposed to getting vaccinated?). The pandemic has heightened existing vulnerabilities, created new ones, and contributed to more polarized position-taking. in this respect, yes, our being-in-the-word is different. And unfortunately, it feels like there are more ways than ever of being socially divided. The idea, discussed early in the pandemic, of the virus affecting everyone equally was naïve, and reduced the virus to a set of biological effects. it was the idea of a virus and a body existing in a vacuum instead of in stratified societies. Similarly, the idea that the virus would bring us all together against a common enemy was also naïve – and only possible with that body-and-virus-in-a-vacuum style thinking. But I admit that I wished it would bring us together to recognize the importance of looking out for each other more equally. So, in the near-future, I imagine my relationships to others being affected by a combination of feeling thankful to no longer be socially isolated, and a sense of disappointment at the sharper divisions existing between people at both micro and macro levels (between neighbors and between countries).

On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 01:52:22 p.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel. Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts. I may be interested at some point to edit texts I received. We will then talk about it. Regarding the first walk, Oct2. I can be there (i suppose as I am in town) with my recorder and windshield, camera if someone may use it… I may not do both. it would not be bad to hire someone else (with or without his/her gear) for few hours. Even 2 if necessary. if you have someone in mind, please tell me, contact them. Then I will have to get an invoice from them with $$$ we will decide together before. Sounds great. if after this one you feel like doing another one, we’ll do as we have some budget for it.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, partage, sharing, comparta, 分享 : réflexions sur un APRÈS

Date: 7 septembre 2021 à 16:28:53 UTC−3

Hi Eric, this all sounds good. I do have someone in mind for documentation but I’m not sure if she'll be available. Do you have an idea how much there would be in the budget for it - I’d like to give her as many details as possible when I get in touch with her to ask. Starting with one walk on Oct 2, and then possibly adding other sounds good. Btw, I’ve attached just a few photos of some of my process so far. Cheers, Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 11:48:39 a.m. GMT-4, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel. Please tell me what you expect that day (2nd of October), from any documentalist: how long will be the walk, what kind of frame, etc.….

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, documentation ? (2)

Date: 14 septembre 2021 à 14:27:45 UTC−3

Hi Eric, the walk will be at 2pm on Oct 2 in Parc Frederic Back. The walk itself will be about 35-40 min. it will all be in the "boisé" section of the park, which now is still pretty much an open field with some gravel paths. I’m not sure exactly how far it is in length... I’ll introduce the walk, which will maybe take about 10 min, and I’ll leave some space for discussion at the end, which would maybe be another 10-15 min. Assuming some people will arrive a bit late etc., I would estimate the whole event to be 1-1.5 hours in length (2pm - 3:30pm). I’m going to audio-record it. I would like someone to take photos, and someone to take some video clips. The whole walk doesn't necessarily need to be filmed from start to finish, but I’d like there to be at least a couple of video recordings. Conceivably, one person could take photos at certain moments and video at others... although it would probably be better to have the tasks separated if possible... Does that sound ok? Let me know if you'd like any more details. Sam

Artist and Researcher

Le ven. 29 oct. 2021 à 20:30, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> a écrit :

Do we do this Long Movie? Samuel what do you think, may you both work together for this movie…

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Alors, manuel....

Date: 1 novembre 2021 à 14:20:23 UTC−3

Hi Eric. I would like for Simon to edit the short video. I’m happy to support in whatever way I can, but I think it will be much more efficient and a better outcome if Simon does the editing. Can you book him for when he is back on Dec 6th? Cheers!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Alors, manuel....

Date: 8 novembre 2021 à 15:01:27 UTC−3

À: Simon Gaudreau <smngdr@gmail.com>, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Bonjour Simon et Eric. N'hésitez pas à me faire savoir si vous avez des questions ou si vous avez besoin de quelque chose de ma part pour la vidéo. Super content que tu peux faire le montage, Simon. Au plaisir,

Sam

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 04:40:55 p.m. GMT-5, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Samuel. What do you think about doing a Bandcamp release with our recordings….

and don’t forget Credits and titles etc.… for the video thanks. 3- I need a receipt for the Artist’s fees !

Thanks. What are you up to?

From: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

To: Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 09:16:23 a.m. EST

Subject: Re: Eric, Nouvelles du Soir

Hi Eric, I’ve attached credits for the video in English. Let me know if you want me to translate them. Also, let me know if you think something is missing. I think everything is there, but I always worry about forgetting something. I’ve also attached an invoice for the artist fees - thanks for the reminder. A Bandcamp release could be cool! I want to think through whether it would be the recording of the performance from beginning to end, or something more edited. I’d also want to think through how the different recordings (yours and mine) might work together - I haven't tried lining them up yet to see how they sound synchronized. Do you have a timeline in mind for this? if it could be released in the New Year that would take a bit of pressure off. I’m good, but I’ve been busy with teaching. So many assignments to grade and classes to prepare! And you? What are you up to?

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Eric, Nouvelles du Soir

Date: 16 novembre 2021 à 11:25:41 UTC−3

Hi Eric, just re-sending the invoice and title/credits in case they were lost.

Have a good time in Orford! Cheers, Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, 10:49:13 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Samuel, here is what I think, with also the precise look of Nicole. Overall, I like the pacing of the video, the montage of sequences. Only thing would be (for me and Nicole) to shorten the empty fence sequence at 5:43 (till 5:49), I have some difficulties with the too-much-distorted part at 03:00 till 4:03, some of it are OK, but could the sound be replaced with sounds coming from another sequence? Then I would add dimmed in grey in the Back of the Front of a a photo at start, and at End of a photo at End: the white on Black is too rough. The image in the back could be my photo of a man running mostly nude! Texts, not on 2 columns, hard to read. Are texts in light grey or white, if white, better light grey! For long texts, one after the others, when credits with /

Font: not sure of ALL in Big Caps (to try)

At Start:

PAGE 1: Back to the Islands

Page 2:

Performance : 03-10-2021

Parc Frederic Back, Montréal, Québec

Page 3 : Back to The Islands s’inscrit dans la série Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage

Back to The Islands is part of the Manual for a New Neighborhood series

back-end pages - video credits – end of the video

Page 4 : Composition originale réalisée à partir d'enregistrements de terrain aux Îles de-la-Madeleine, Québec, en 2016, diffusion en 2021 avec des radios portatives lors d'une marche sonore.

Original composition made with field recordings, Îles de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, 2016

Diffusion in 2021 through portable radios during a soundwalk (Enlever les points et le trait d’union)

Page 5 : Tournage, montage son et image / Camera, editing : Simon Gaudreau

Son additionnel / Additional Sound : Eric Mattson, Samuel Thulin

Commissaire / Curator : Eric Mattson

Merci aux participant.e.s / Thanks to all participants!

LOGOS CALQ et CAC

On Friday, November 26, 2021, 10:34:44 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

What was your credit modification? Good the front image. Yes, let’s try to finalize this today. I think as it is with a Bandcamp with our recording. it will make the Job!

On Friday, November 26, 2021, 10:38:02 a.m. EST, Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca> wrote:

Sounds good! it was a very small modification to make it clearer that the composition was made in 2021, but the field-recordings used were from 2016.

i can send it to you later today. Teaching a course at the moment.

Artist and Researcher

de: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Eric, Vidéo : my mods

Date: 26 novembre 2021 à 12:21:04 UTC−3

Thanks a lot for this, Eric. I didn't have any modifications for Simon other than a small thing with the credits, but I like your suggestions. I want to listen again to the part from 3:00 to 4:03 to see if I agree about the sound. For the background image on the Front slide(s), a landscape view of the park would work well I think. I’ll try to watch the the video again and get back to you later today!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

de: Samuel Thulin<samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Eric, Vidéo : my mods

Date: 26 novembre 2021 à 13:23:53 UTC−3

Hi Eric, I’ve watched the video) again. I personally don't have a problem with the distorted audio section, but I’m open to the idea of trying other audio if you'd like. I do like that Simon roughly followed the narrative of the composition, so I wouldn't want that to be too disrupted... Other than that, I agree with your comments. For the credits on P.4 I would just make the slight modification for clarity: Composition originale (2021) réalisée à partir d'enregistrements de terrain aux Îles de la Madeleine, Québec (2016) diffusion en 2021 avec des radios portatives lors d'une marche sonore. Original composition (2021) made with field recordings from les Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec (2016) diffusion in 2021 through portable radios during a soundwalk

Either that or remove the dates altogether from this page.

Hope that makes sense. I’m leaving for Sherbrooke soon for the weekend, but I’ll try to check my e-mail later today. Let's talk about Bandcamp soon! Cheers,

Sam

ps. here is what I sent Simon earlier this week - sorry, I should have cc'd you on this, but I was curious to hear your feedback without you having read mine.

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Hi again Simon, I’ve watched the video a couple of times and I really like it. I think it gives a good sense of what the event was like, and I like how you've incorporated a variety of shots - close, distance, moving, still, etc - both showing the participants and the landscape. I also think you did a good job keeping the overall narrative of the work but compressing it to a more digestible time frame for the video documentation. Did you send this to Eric as well? I’d curious about this feedback. The only place where I would request a minor change is in the credits at the beginning, which look to be a bit different from what I supplied to Eric. To clarify that this is a new composition created with field-recordings from 2016 I propose one of two options:

1) Original composition (2021)

Made with field-recordings from Îles de la Madeleine, Québec (2016)

French version: as is, with addition of (2021) after Composition Originale and with "en 2016" replaced by (2016)

2) Original composition

Made with field-recordings from Îles de la Madeleine, Québec

French version: as is, but remove/delete en 2016. I hope that's clear and makes sense. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers! And thanks!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, 09:12:24 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Simon, pas sur pourquoi mais je viens juste de voir ce transfert à faire

Je te reviens là-dessus plus tard aujourd’hui. Justement j’allais t’appeler pour savoir où tu en étais !

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Eric, ZUT ! : A transfer you sent is about to expire

Date: 8 décembre 2021 à 18:50:11 UTC−3

À: Simon Gaudreau <smngdr@gmail.com>, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Hi Eric and Simon,

i like this version a lot. I think filling out the sound with the original composition works well. What are your thoughts, Eric?

Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Sunday, December 12, 2021, 04:44:51 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Are you overwhelmed? Busy? I have no news from you on that subject. it would be nice to know whether or not you want to build a virtual "CD" companion to the video and what we do about uploading the video. if no, this is Ok, let’s launch the video.

On Monday, December 13, 2021, 09:43:00 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

OK, I will do a website… to launch works done properly and if you don't have time or interest in doing an audio version, could I post after editing my recording of it? with some of my photos

De: Samuel Thulin<samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Vidéo ?

Date: 13 décembre 2021 à 11:00:48 UTC−3

Hi Eric, a bit of both... I had been hoping to do a test last week, lining up the original composition with the recordings, for the virtual CD (), but I didn't find the time. When did you have in mind for the launch? For the video I’d love to post it on my website (i made a page for the project) Where else would you like to upload it and circulate it? Maybe on FB? Elsewhere? Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Monday, December 13, 2021, 05:26:08 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

I’m going to try to do some tests in the coming days - in terms of the CD/album - but if I don't end up having the time, yes you could post your recordings and photos. Cheers!

Sam

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 06:29:25 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Why not just display side by side the various recordings? Back Friday Pm from the woods.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Vidéo ?

Date: 15 décembre 2021 à 20:15:35 UTC−3

Hi Eric, I got this response from you, but it doesn't seem to have anything in it... in any case, just to update you, I’ve been doing some tests and will try to send you something to see what you think soon. I’m trying to layer the original composition, your recordings, and the binaural recordings. I’ve just been a bit overwhelmed with end of term marking this week. 65 assignments and final grades due by Monday(!) Anyway, hope to be able to send you something soon,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Vidéo ?

Date: 16 décembre 2021 à 20:04:25 UTC−3

Sure, we could do that, too. Maybe it is the easiest. I’m sending you a couple of files by WeTransfer. One is the original composition that was broadcast. The other is the original composition layered with the field-recording. I think the field-recordings you made are the most interesting, but I couldn't use them for the layering because they seem to be at a slightly different speed so they de-sync with the original. I guess we have 3 options:

1) Original composition + field-recordings (yours, and maybe mine) side by side

2) Original composition layered with field-recordings

3) Original composition layered with field-recordings, but edited down and broken up into shorter tracks

Let me know what you think. Enjoy the woods.

Sam

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric... 2022, Last greetings to YOU, Sleepings, Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage...

Date: 14 janvier 2022 à 14:48:35 UTC−3

Hi Eric, and greetings to you and Nicole for the new year. I hope you're doing well. Thanks for your message. I remain, as always, happy to meet and discuss with other artists over zoom. I feel like the main creation phase for my project is over. Would you still like to release any kind of Bandcamp CD or other documentation? Did you receive and have a chance to listen to the files I sent before the holidays? I would like to add the video Simon made to my website - do you mind if I do that now, or is there a reason to wait? (here is the current page about the project). in terms of thoughts on the pandemic, this current wave (I’ve lost track of the number) reinforces the feeling of constant fluctuation of living conditions and possibilities. Directly relate to the project, I feel fortunate that I was able to have the radio walk event at a moment that was relatively open. Trying to plan such an event in the current context would pose a different set of challenges, and I have thoughts for the other artists who may be in the midst of planning events or creating works that necessitate contacts/social situations that aren't currently an option. I recently made an audio recording for the Sleeping project and will send it to you soon. is there a desired length for the file? Wishing you all the best,

Sam

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 04:20:26 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Samuel, I listened carefully this morning to the 2 tracks you sent to me.

What I feel of interest is (the final composition-for sure. I would edit Cds as I was doing age ago, I would make you a proposal !) to listen to the recording with Binaurals, and after a while to escape the direct « bruits » from the walk, your movments etc… wondering by moments what they are, and be attracted by the soundscapes, not knowing what is live and what is in the actual composition, then listening to the composition and saying to myself, of that dog was not at the walk but… etc.. and felt the effects of the filters induced by the diffusion. I am searching for my own recording. Looks like I haven’t, put it at the right place: I have a folder with 4 parts. is it that I did send to you…?

We should make it as a CD archive of that participation to Manual

with 3 tracks :

1-Binaural recordings _original

2-the recording I made

3-original composition

What do you say...

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Vidéo ?

Date: 19 janvier 2022 à 13:10:07 UTC−3

Thanks for your feedback, Eric. Great to get your perspective on this, and I agree that this is an interesting approach. Organizing the files this way and making them part of the archive for Manual sounds good to me! (Also making a CD if you want to!) Yes, you sent me the folder with 4 parts (I’ve included a screenshot of the file names and sizes). Cheers!

Sam

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, 10:41:23 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel. Send me the Composition file when you have time. Also, I will make sure we have soon a tribune on Radios internet to do something together. I would enjoy that first hour show will be with you. With Martín Rodríguez as our assistant and translator, we will that show have a zoom meeting us 3 for which I will prepare some guidelines and questions, we would play excerpts of 2 of the recordings, introducing them. it will be launched as the 1st program of a series called Manual for a new Neighborhood, Manual por uno nuevo Barrio, presented by Le Bloc Oral. and might be played on Martin’s own Radio internet, same time in Chile on Radio Tsonami, spread onto their network till I hope Pi-Node (https://p-node.org/) in France. How does it sounds?

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, 2 things

Date: 31 janvier 2022 à 11:16:44 UTC−3

Hi Eric, this is all sounds great! Looking forward to it. I sent the composition last week, but maybe it went to your Spam folder. Here is the link: https://we.tl/t-Fe5qBRTbyi I think it's good until tomorrow still. if you can't access it, let me know and I will re-send. Talk soon!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 05:43:42 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

i am uploading the infos and the tracks but they don’t go thru as they are 659 MB, and limit is 600 MB. How do you think we could minimize the weight and not loose quality: accepted: Lossless, wav, aiff or Flac. Should I do ALAC? I did : they are now around 400 MB! Wait: it doesn’t work either. Will check later!

Eric

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Eric, Tracks

Date: 10 février 2022 à 10:38:59 UTC−3

Hmmm.... we could try FLAC I guess... The main downside is it won't work with iTunes. Another option would be to fade out sooner - shorten the files. Downside is that it would not technically be the full performance. Do you know what format Yan Jun is using for sleepings? Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, 10:42:52 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Jun Jun replied with FLAC, let's do it. I guess. we want it as archives, no? try now.

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, 11:49:30 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

https://oralrecords.bandcamp.com/album/back-to-the-islands-Manual-for-a-new-neighborhood-archive-01 Check this out. if something « hurts » you, always easy to update it. I even added a m4a of the video. if you agree...

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Tracks

Date: 10 février 2022 à 13:20:52 UTC−3

Sounds good. Yes, archival. Thanks for trying it out.

Artist and Researcher

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Tracks

Date: 10 février 2022 à 15:34:15 UTC−3

Awesome! Thanks, Eric - this is great! I love it. Only a small typo in my name at the bottom: Recording and Editing : Samuel Thukin, Eric Mattson Also will you use "Neighbourhood" (Canadian + UK spelling) or "Neighborhood" (American spelling) - I see there are both on the page... I didn't see the m4a??? Great work - excited to have this "released"!

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Friday, February 11, 2022, 03:44:02 p.m. EST, vEric Mattson wrote:

Done. Ok. thanks to you… Already 14 cad!

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Tracks

Date: 11 février 2022 à 18:35:51 UTC−3

Great! Thanks, Eric. Wow, don't know who's buying, but all the better 🙂

Artist and Researcher

https://sleepingsorg.bandcamp.com/

On Monday, February 14, 2022, 09:25:32 a.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

i am so sorry, I am not 100% these days there : did you send me the audio files of your Sleep? Now that I work with 2 computers, the 2 sides of my brain are disconnecting...

De: Samuel Thulinn <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric... 2022, for Samuel

Date: 14 février 2022 à 15:38:44 UTC−3

No I haven't sent it - it turned out it didn't record properly. My recorder shuts off without saving when it runs out of memory... I am trying to think of a work-around. Maybe setting up an alarm to wake me before that happens...

On Sunday, January 16, 2022, 05:37:04 p.m. EST, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel, sorry for the silence. I have hard time to know where my time goes. For sure I procrastinate, I put lot of efforts to study Japanese ( with much stress and a beginning of No Fun at all !!!0

i also put times in stupid things, as cleaning audio files, and my Sleepings editions…So back to your message: thanks for communicating. if I do zooms it will be one to one. There are some people not reacting to my calls, so we started making Solos contacts. I found the files not long ago; I got them while ago. if you are OK with it: here what may happen I am going in next week’s start the edition of a website with to start links to files, some info’s. Really minimal then growing up. You may put the video on your site for sure. it’s yours. We should make a BC Release. I enjoy the files. Also, to play with the idea of a Manual, a gathering of art works on that subject with thoughts, audios, videos, texts and objects, the 4 artists from QC came with a great idea I have now decided to share with you all, as I think it is a nice initiative. The idea is I will gather works from each participant in the format they will decide, to put in the Nicely designed Box, this Box will then travel from each of yours home to the next one, the time to keep the Box in each location remains unknown, for now. Any artist receiving the Box can add some other works or objects regarding that subject. At end, the Box will come back to me, and will be at anyone’s disposal if requested (presentation, exposition…)

So, Manual for a New Neighborhood will be.

For Sleepings, please record as long as you wish. You can edit then if you want.

i am presently reducing files I did from 7 hours to some one-hour duration.

i do think too short is …too short. Too long may end with some data storage problems. The project is ON and will last for long, smoothly edited in time by Jun Jun

http://sleepings.org/

ANother project will be soon online as well , a project by Martín Rodríguez to which I hope Manual participants to jump in..

For SLEEPiNGS, don’t forget

- geolocalization of the « crime » scene

- Photo of that location

- the recording material used.

- some notes. All the best to you !!!

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric... 2022, for Samuel

Date: 19 janvier 2022 à 13:02:20 UTC−3

Hi Eric,

This all sounds good. I like the travelling Box idea. And the idea of developing a website as well. Thanks for the additional information and links on the sleeping project. I am going to try and make a better and longer recording (to edit down).

Will respond to your other message, too.

Good luck with learning Japanese!

Sam

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric , Radio Tsonami- URGENT. SVP......

Date: 21 mars 2022 à 10:38:25 UTC−3

Thanks for the heads-up, Eric. I would be available. But I’m also happy to do it later on. Whatever works best. Cheers, Sam

Artist and Researcher

Le 29/03/22 09:08, Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca> a écrit :

All good for me!   Sent from my iPad

On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 11:23:59 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel. From my studio in Valparaiso Lorsque nous ferons l'émission, tu préfères 30 mn ou tu peux aisément combler une heure. With the composition and one recording, it makes sense. Nous ne parlerons pas trop, de toute façon il y aura aussi une traduction en espagnol de nos dires, puis du son. Qu'en dis-tu ?

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : 23-Eric , Radio Tsonami- URGENT. SVP...

Date: 23 mars 2022 à 16:19:23 UTC−3

Hope you're enjoying Chili! We could definitely do 1 hour if that's good for you. 30 minutes is fine, too - would just select some excepts. For an hour we can chat for a bit and maybe play some of the original composition and some of the recorded performance. And obviously I have other material we could play, too. I have the original field-recordings from the Magdalen Islands, some of which are quite nice as is - waves, beach, birds, rain, etc. A hum from a water treatment facility. I think there's a lot to work with. Cheers,

Sam

Artist and Researcher

On 27 Mar 2022, at 14:24, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Camille, Caroline, Samuel. J'envisage la première diffusion de Manuel sur Radio Tsonami, avec l'assistance de Martín Rodríguez le jeudi 21 avril de 17h à 19h, heures du QC. La formule : nous pourrions en convenir ensemble : soit 30mn C, 30 mn C puis 60 mn Samuel, ou tout autre ordre, ou passer le tout au Mixer. Ce qui est sûr c'est que vous trois devrez être ensemble au début. Quant aux questions que je poserais ou que vous poseriez (J'écris cela et je trouve que cela fait sens (Nouveau), elles seront simples et connues vers le 16 avril. OK ?

Dès demain pour 11 jours je vais être PLUS absent...

ORAL_records

MTL, Québec

audio, sound art, kinetik art, outsider art

ORAL www.oral.qc.ca

On 28 Mar 2022, at 17:54, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

No news from you for a Radio Transmission normally you the 21st.I am trying to curate this at distance when being on an island. Important. I get some news now so I can send a text and presentation.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Eric, Samuel, answer please

Date: 29 mars 2022 à 09:10:07 UTC−3

the 21st works for me! Hope you’re having a good trip! Sam

Sent from my iPad

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, 08:45:51 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Bonjour, je suis en train d'écrire une introduction pour ce programme. Ce sera donc Caroline, Camille et Samuel. Avec Martin comme diffuseur et traducteur. Ici on me dit que 1h30 c'est mieux que deux heures Pour le moment nous avons comme pièces musicales :

Osmose (Camille) qui dure 18mn 52

Bruire (Caroline) qui dure 18mn 45

Back to the Islands : 41mn 30

Un total de 79 mn 07, donc 1h 20 !!!!

Je crois que 10 mn pour présenter, se parler, traduire, ce n'est pas assez...

Mais 40 mn c'est long par contre. J'aimerais avoir votre avis...

De: S Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric : Programme radio Manuel #1

Date: 4 avril 2022 à 10:02:59 UTC−4

À: "caroline@carolinegagne.ca" <caroline@carolinegagne.ca>, "camillebg@live.fr" <camillebg@live.fr>, "rdz.martin@gmail.com" <rdz.martin@gmail.com>, "oral@videotron.ca" <oral@videotron.ca>

Salut, je serais content de faire un montage à 20 min pour ma composition, si ça peut aider avec la programmation. Au plaisir, Sam

Artist and Researcher

On Monday, April 11, 2022, 05:37:58 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Please as soon as you can, I am leaving around 2 pm, and for some friendly obscure reasons would be cool to drop this text from here. See you soon EM

On Monday, April 11, 2022, 05:19:40 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel, I am in Santiago, working after 8 days without any connexion (YES) to the outside world. And I need to edit a text with images for Radio Tsonami now. I am using your text on Bandcamp if that's OK BUT maybe you can edit it a little in regard to the diffusion of one version of the work. Which one? if you desire to edit a 20 mn, that would be cool. We then will make a 90 mn program. I think. Thanks

Texte pour Tsonami Radio

Programme #01 : Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage

invité.e.s : Traduction : Martín Rodríguez

Technique : Martín Rodríguez (Montréal), Rodrigo Rios (Valparaiso)

Commissaire : Eric Mattson

Ce programme en direct est une collaboration entre Radio Tsonami, et le commissaire québécois Eric Mattson, un habitué du festival Tsonami.

Cette diffusion radiophonique est une de nos solutions envisagées pour répondre à la diffusion d'œuvres en période de crise et à la réduction des distances entre les individus. Les trois projets dont nous parlerons ici et dont vous pourrez écouter la dimension sonore ont été conçu pendant la pandémie en réponse au projet Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage du commissaire Eric Mattson, qui s'attarde à établir en temps de crises des solutions pour créer et diffuser des œuvres, aussi réfléchir aux changements apportés non seulement à notre quotidien, aussi aux liens qui nous unissaient avec nos voisins et nos amis. Les entrevues dirigées par le commissaire Eric Mattson, avec les artistes Camille Bernard Gravel, Caroline Gagné, Mathieu P. Lapierre, sont traduites en direct par l'artiste Martín Rodríguez

Back To The islands, Samuel Thulin

The audio files played at Radio Tsonami is a variation of Back to the Islands.

Track 1 is a binaural recording made by the artist (Samuel Thulin) during the performance of the work on October 3, 2021.

Track 2 is a stereo recording made by the curator (Eric Mattson) during the performance of the work on October 3, 2021.

Track 3 is the original composition that was transmitted to the portable radios carried by participants during the performance.

in the original performance, visitors were given portable radios to carry as we made our way through the Boisé section of the Parc Frederic Back. A limited-range transmission (Track 3) was diffused through the radios. As participants moved through the park the sonic space shifted depending on the relative positions of the multiple radios, and on the fluctuating signal strength of the transmission (audible in Tracks 1 & 2). Using nearly obsolete technologies, the radio walk acted as an invitation to traverse an ex-quarry while listening to recomposed sounds of erosion from islands over 1000 km away. This performance questioned our changing relationships with distance, space, and the fluctuations of environments.

ORAL_records

MTL, Québec

audio, sound art, kinetik art, outsider art

ORAL www.oral.qc.ca

De: Samuel Thulin<samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Radio Tsonami, URGENT, I need to finalize a text for tomorrow

Date: 11 avril 2022 à 17:36:25 UTC−4

Hi Eric, just a quick response to let you know I’ll take a look and get back to you tomorrow morning. Cheers! Sam

Artist and Researcher

Back to the Islands, Samuel Thulin

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép: Radio Tsonami, URGENT, I need to finalize a text for tomorrow

Date: 12 avril 2022 à 10:02:48 UTC−4

Hi Eric, I’m pasting the text below. A question: in your intro text for programme #01, I see the names of Caroline, Mathieu, and Camille - I don't see my name... Am I part of this program? Or a later one? Hope you're having a good trip! Here is my suggestion for the text (you may edit):

Back to the Islands (2021) is a micro FM radio composition and performance bringing transformed field-recordings from the Magdalen Islands into Montreal’s Parc Frederic Back. it reflects on human relationships to one another and to multiple sites of environmental change. in the original performance, visitors were given portable radios to carry as we made our way through the Boisé section of the Parc Frederic Back. A limited-range transmission was diffused through the radios. As participants moved through the park the sonic space shifted depending on the relative positions of the multiple radios, and on the fluctuating signal strength of the transmission. Using nearly obsolete technologies, the radio walk acted as an invitation to traverse an ex-quarry while listening to recomposed sounds of erosion from islands over 1000 km away.

This performance questioned our changing relationships with distance, space, and the fluctuations of environments. The audio file played at Radio Tsonami is a variation of Back to the Islands. it is a shorter, edited version combining live recordings made during the performance of Back to the Islands on October 3, 2021.

Artist and Researcher

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10:29:48 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

I have edited the text. I will finalize the presentation of that radio program this morning. I have a meeting with a Chilean artist at noon who is part of Manual, then I leave for the airport.

Back To The islands, Samuel Thulin

Back to the Islands (2021) is a micro FM radio composition and performance bringing transformed field-recordings from the Magdalen Islands, located in the north west of Quebec, into Montreal’s Parc Frederic Back. it reflects on human relationships to one another and to multiple sites of environmental change.The audio files played in this radio program is a variation of v, a stereo recording made by the curator (Eric Mattson) during the performance of the work on October 3, 2021. in the original performance, visitors were given portable radios to carry as we made our way through the Boisé section of the Parc Frederic Back. A limited-range transmission was diffused through the radios. As participants moved through the park the sonic space shifted depending on the relative positions of the multiple radios, and on the fluctuating signal strength of the transmission. Using nearly obsolete technologies, the radio walk acted as an invitation to traverse an ex-quarry while listening to recomposed sounds of erosion from islands over 1000 km away. This performance questioned our changing relationships with distance, space, and the fluctuations of environments.

ORAL_records

MTL, Québec

audio, sound art, kinetik art, outsider art

ORAL www.oral.qc.ca

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, edited text

Date: 12 avril 2022 à 10:37:23 UTC−4

Ok! Should be "in the NORTHEAST of Quebec". Also, can you clarify - do you want us to play one of the 40min field-recordings from beginning to end (as suggested here)? Or do you want me to make a shorter, 20min edited version? I’m happy to make the edit, but I don't want to do the work if we don't use it. But if we do use it, I want it to be clear in the description what it is - i.e. not just a field-recording, but an edited compilation/montage (I was going to weave together different parts from different recordings).

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On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10:45:12 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

thanks Samuel to answer so promptly; uhmmmmmmm. all depends on the radio program

if you edit a 20mn file: it would be 57 mn of sounds, then it lets on a 60 mn program only 3mn for exchanges, or 33 mn for it if program is one hour and a half. If we keep the 40 mn it would then be 77 mn of sounds which lets 13 mn of talks on a one hour and a half program. What do you think.? Should we next day’s try to make a zoom with Caroline and Camille, with translation by Martin, record it then edit it so we see how long we talk ? I will ask them now. I did but no answer.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, edited text

Date: 12 avril 2022 à 10:54:35 UTC−4

if we can know how long we talk in advance that would be helpful, yes. I’m up for a zoom talk in the coming days. it depends also on whether we are mostly just introducing the audio works, or whether we are talking about the projects in more depth - how we want the program to unfold. I’m up for anything. It would be nice to have things match between the texts, the conversation/talking, and the audio that is played on the program. But maybe it won't be entirely possible.

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On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 4:43 PM Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Bonjour de l'aéroport de Santiago. Le 19, cela me laisse aucun temps pour éditer si nous décidions d'aller en différé. Peut-être pourrions-nous faire un essai le 15 en fin d'après-midi ? Je vais écrire mes questions de départ d'ici. Sinon, le 19 on fait une simple répétition.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 05:07:13 p.m. EDT,Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Ok, je vais préparer des questions, on va faire un essai le 19 puis un direct le 21

De: SSamuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Re : Re: Ok, zoom !!!

Date: 12 avril 2022 à 17:37:28 UTC−4

À: Martín Rodríguez <rdz.martin@gmail.com>, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Cc: Camille Bernard-Gravel

<camillebg@live.fr>, Caroline Gagné <caroline@carolinegagne.ca>

Ok pour le 19 et le 21!

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De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Ok, zoom !!! Bonjour

Date: 18 avril 2022 à 14:11:43 UTC−4

CC : Caroline Gagné <caroline@carolinegagne.ca>, Martín Rodríguez <rdz.martin@gmail.com>, Camille Bernard-Gravel

<camillebg@live.fr>

Est-ce qu'on peut dire 15h demain? J'ai un rdv à 14h. Eric, je viens de faire un montage de 20 min (mix entre version binaurale et originale). Je vais envoyer le lien tantôt. Sam

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On Monday, April 18, 2022, 02:18:30 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Cela se peut que cela ne se fasse pas : car Caroline n’est pas là. J’attends des réponses pour finaliser. Tu préfères cette version de 20mn. OK… Je l’attends avant de transférer à Martin, mais cela va comme même être une émission de 90 mn, alors il faudrait peut-être penser à une autre compositions au cas où vos réponses soient courtes

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Ok, zoom !!! Bonjour

Date: 18 avril 2022 à 14:28:00 UTC−4

Hi Eric, sending it to you and Martin now. You should get something from WeTransfer.I’m flexible. We can play one of the full versions if need be. I just didn't want to hog the time... Best, Sam

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De : Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Envoyé : 19 avril 2022 11:50

À : Martín Rodríguez <rdz.martin@gmail.com>; Camille Bernard-Gravel

<camillebg@live.fr>; Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet : aujourd'hui essai...: Broadcast en Radio Tsonami. On peut faire l’essai à 15h? Camille et Samuel se joindrait à nous, ainsi on pourrait vérifier les niveaux. quant à Rodrigo, il est quelque peu directif, présent quand il est présent

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : aujourd'hui essai...: Broadcast en Radio Tsonami

Date: 19 avril 2022 à 12:04:37 UTC−4

À : Martín Rodríguez <rdz.martin@gmail.com>; Camille Bernard-Gravel

<camillebg@live.fr>

Oui, moi aussi - à tantôt! Sam

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https://soundcloud.com/samuelthulin/sets/iles-de-la-madeleine-field-recording-excerpts

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Urgent, TODAY & Radio Tsonami tomorrow

Date: 20 avril 2022 à 15:04:48 UTC−4

Hi Eric, I am not at home at the moment, but this evening I could send you some of the original field-recordings from the Magdalen Islands if you would like. Here are some excerpts to give a sense of what they sound like:

Let me know if you would like me to send them. Cheers, Sam

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On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 03:58:06 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Yes, yes, yes. Thanks

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Urgent, TODAY & Radio Tsonami tomorrow

Date: 20 avril 2022 à 18:32:54 UTC−4

Sending now by WeTransfer. These are entirely unedited, raw recordings. Feel free to use any of it for the radio show. Looking forward to tomorrow! Sam

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De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Produit Rien, recontres-exposition. URGENT

Date: 21 avril 2022 à 09:09:26 UTC−4

Hi Eric, I’m interested. it's easy for me, since I am already in Montreal, so I’ll leave it to others to decide what seems more efficient/effective. in theory I should be available for all those dates. Cheers, Sam

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On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 02:49:22 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Bonjour. J'aurais besoin de vos factures pour la diffusion de votre travail

1-sur ORAL_Bandcamp

2-Sur Radio Tsonami vs Radio Bloc Oral.

Une somme de 400$ en tout, si cela vous convient. À venir : les diffusions et rencontres possibles d’aout à septembre 2022 organisées par EM. Avec Camille en aout à QC, début septembre (c’est décidé ce sera une semaine du 6 au 12 septembre à Produit Rien), possiblement ensuite une rencontre en Beauce avec Execentrer (Nady Larchet). Et les diffusions que vous pourrez envisager

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, facture diffusion

Date: 28 avril 2022 à 09:36:01 UTC−4

Hi Eric, here is my invoice. Looking forward to future events.

i will try to gather my e-mails for you soon. The radio show was great! Cheers,

Sam

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De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : URGENT Eric, Boitier Manuel, à monter maintenant...

Date: 12 mai 2022 à 09:44:17 UTC−4

Hi Eric, apologies for not responding sooner, but yes I was thinking of submitting the video documentation and the audio for Back to the Islands. I’m only hesitating on which audio file(s) to include. Probably all 3 files (up on Bandcamp : is too much, right? So maybe I would include just one of the field-recordings, or even the 20 min edit for Radio Tsonami... Do you have any thoughts on this? Cheers, Sam

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, 12:35:36 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

OK we would put one, make a postcard with link to the BC files...

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : URGENT Eric, Boitier Manuel, à monter maintenant...

Date: 13 mai 2022 à 09:35:55 UTC−4

Sounds good!

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 11:05:06 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Bonjour Samuel. Je fais mon rapport au CALQ pour le 29 mai et maintenant ils demandent des factures pour tout. Pour une raison inconnue, je trouve les virements mais pas les factures pour Honoraires #2 : 750 (en 2021); si tu l'as encore, SVP me l'envoyer ASAP.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, aide demandée

Date: 17 mai 2022 à 11:11:28 UTC−4

Here you go! Good luck with the final report. Cheers,

Sam

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 11:17:29 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Merci, je l’ai modifié un peu, la radio ayant été plus en 2022, si tu n’y vois pas d’inconvénient. il va rester des $$$ pour l’événement à Produit Rien, où nous pourrons diffuser la ViDÉO, faire entendre la piste sonore.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, aide demandée

Date: 17 mai 2022 à 11:37:00 UTC−4

Sounds good for Produit Rien! Not sure what you modified - I think the radio was already in 2022...At least I had sent a separate invoice for that last month. Let me know if I should change something on my end (so I am up to date for taxes) Cheers, Sam

On Monday, May 23, 2022, 10:25:34 a.m. EDT,Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Yan Jun replied, saying « too academic » I prefer to sleep

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : [acc-cca-l] CFP / Appel : intermedialités 41 – Sleeping / Dormir

Date: 23 mai 2022 à 17:06:56 UTC−4

Haha! I can appreciate that.

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 10:08:14 a.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Hi Samuel.Just a resume of what’s coming.

We haven’t talked about any follow up on your work for new diffusion, so I will skip that part and resume what’s coming. The audio track will be part of a listing of Manual tracks which will be played at Produit Rien from Sept 6 to 12 (11!), not sure exactly yet about the sound system (headphones or room?) Will you be around? Would you like to make a presentation, or be part of a kind of friendly panel? The audio track will also be accessed thru a headphone jack on a Raspberry Pi installed in a knitting box I bought, which I see as our travelling Manual. I am thinking about PRiNTiNG cards for each project with links to the internet files. Maybe also a 6x9 poster of some dimensions I must think about.

Is that OK with you? A diffusion fee will be available; amount will be determined by the various interventions each artists may do these days.

All the best to you. Keep me updated on your project.

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, MANUEL. Mise à jour 6 juillet 2022

Date: 8 juillet 2022 à 09:46:13 UTC−4

Hi Eric, thanks for the update. This all sounds good! I will be around Sept 6-12 and I’d be happy to do a presentation or be part of a panel etc. Printing some cards for each project and/or a poster sounds fine to me, too. Looking forward to seeing the knitting box travelling Manual! Btw, do you know if the recordings of the live broadcasts for Radio Tsonami are archived somewhere? Hope you're doing well and enjoying summer! Sam

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On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 05:15:42 p.m. EDT, Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca> wrote:

Bonjour Samuel. Voici un essai pour la carte postale qui sera imprimée et diffusée en septembre. J’aime cette photo mais tu peux la changer. Si elle ne te plait pas, on pourrait envisager des cartes avec une photo de la ville de chaque participant. Les QRs devraient fonctionner pour chacun de vous pour qui des liens à des fichiers audios, vidéos ou un site a été établi, sinon ils ne sont là qu’à titre d’exemple. Si vous avez des préférences pour une autre photo, envoyez la moi. Si celle-ci vous convient, faites le moi savoir. Ces photos sont majoritairement des jpgs RGB 72 dpi, convertis en CMYK pour l’impression. Si vous avez cette image (ou la remplaçante) en meilleure définition, SVP me l’envoyez.

OUTRE les projets pour lesquels vous avez l’idée d’imprimer plusieurs photos pour une exposition à la galerie (Éric Normand , partitions, Anne-Marie Proulx et Caroline Gagné , Bruire, Steve Bates, Barbara, Fernando). Je vais imprimer dans le même ordre d’idée quelques posters de grandeur moyenne pour présentation en salle. Là aussi si vous avez une photo, surtout verticale, pour cela, envoyez-les-moi.

TOUT le matériel à imprimer doit être reçu avant le 8 aout. Merci de votre compréhension. À bientôt

De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Object: Rép: Eric, postcard for Samuel

Date: 21 juillet 2022 à 09:21:42 UTC−4

À: Eric Mattson <oral@videotron.ca>

Répondre à: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Thanks for this, Eric! I’d like to replace the photo on the postcard with the one attached to this e-mail. Otherwise, the postcard looks great!!! Nice design! For the poster I don't have any images in portrait/vertical mode, unfortunately. I remember you had made some square images - maybe those could work? Hope you're having a good summer and staying cool. Cheers, Sam

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De: Samuel Thulin <samuel_thulin@yahoo.ca>

Objet: Rép : Eric, Manuel Pour un Nouveau Voisinage. DEADLiNE

Date: 19 août 2022 à 10:49:21 UTC−4

Hi Eric, I’m back from Newfoundland and getting caught up on e-mail!

Hopefully you had all the files you needed from me - I think you did.

You had also asked about playing some sound in the space and about public presentation/conversation. I’m not exactly sure how the exhibition is going to unfold - is it that there will be posters and postcards available plus a selection of audio clips and videos that will be looping in the space throughout the exhibition period? Plus, then there will be some punctual events/discussions? That is my current understanding of what will be happening, but I might be wrong (?) Anyway, I’m definitely up for having audio from the walk and/or the video made by Simon presented in the space. it would also be conceivable to do something with the radios again - maybe just have them distributed throughout the space and play the piece back through them... But it would be best to keep it relatively simple as I won't have a lot of time to make modifications etc. From Sept 7 - 11 I’m fairly flexible in my schedule, so I can be there for some punctual events. I’ll have a lot of other work to do with the start of the teaching term, so I’ll just need to balance that.

I’m up for a public presentation/discussion/continuation of Radio Tsonami etc. but would want to work out some of the details so I can adequately prepare in advance. if you'd like to meet over zoom or in-person in the next couple of weeks to talk about different options etc, I’m also up for that.

Hope you're doing well and that you had a good trip to France!

Thanks for organizing all this! Sam

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