PLATO & the Western Tradition
PLATO & the Western Tradition
PLATO & the Western Tradition is a Postmodern Improvisation Ensemble that has been recording real-time improvisations using electronic and acoustic instruments since 1988. The founders and core members are David K. Barton of South Bend, Indiana, and Boyd Nutting of Niles, Michigan. As of December 4, 2016, we have recorded 4,054 improvisations, and would like to share our music. PLATO & The Western Tradition invites others in the Electronic Music Community to participate in the creation of an on-line compilation called “Weaving Indra’s Net”. Here are the “rules”:1. Download from http://www.soun...
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11 de oct. de 2026
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PLATO No. 11236 Lifting Dawn's Veil 28.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 27, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1631, “The Crack of Dawn”: 13:16-26:16; with, PLATO, No. 1632, “Decorating the Veil”: 49:20-61:36–Tr -1 (both: David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XVIII, No. 7 & No. 8, 5-31-08).
PLATO No. 11235 Spiritual Arrogance 27.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 26, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1352a: 00:06-13:06; with, 1352b: 00:05-13:05, “Hubris of Spirit, parts 1 & 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 2-24-05).
PLATO No. 11234 Dream Boundary 26.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 25, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1431a: 00:03-13:03; with, 1431b: 00:05-13:05, “On the Edge of a Dream, parts 1 & 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 2-18-06).
PLATO No. 11233 Cosmic Possibilities 25.08.2026 13:05
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Anukari; PLATO, No. 4668, “Eclipse of Imagination” (David & Boyd 8-24-17). Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors. PLATO, No. 1332b, “Devious Machines, part 2” (David & Boyd 11-20-04) 13:00-26:00, 31:40-44:40.
PLATO No. 11232 Interlocking Strategies 25.08.2026 12:55
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 46687 “Aleph Rev(ear)ed” (David & Boyd 8-24-17). Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors. From 00:00-13:00 of both PLATO, No. 1212a, & 1212b, “Temperance (Arcanum XIV), parts 1 & 2” (David & Boyd 1-25-03).
PLATO No. 11231 Branching Rubrics 25.08.2026 13:02
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Anukari; PLATO, No. 4666, “Beast Nymber” (David & Boyd 8-24-17). Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors. PLATO, No. 1311, “Casual Murmuring” (David, Boyd, Tom Mondschein, & Walter Wright, MIMF XIV, No. 7, 5-29-04) 13:00-26:00, 43:33-56:33.
PLATO No. 11230 Inaudible Silence 25.08.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 3903, “Time Stamps” (David, solo, 8-24-16)—›K-Device Plug-ins. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0132, “Anamorphosis” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton & Phil Ray 4-9-89 13:00-26:00, 30:44-43:44.
PLATO No. 11229 Defects in Haven 25.08.2026 12:58
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE-9; PLATO, No. 4665, “Breathing on the Mirror of Grace” (David & Boyd 8-24-17). Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors. PLATO, No. 1921, “Silicon Incubus” (David & Boyd 4-14-10) 00:00-13:00, 12:17-25:17.
PLATO No. 11228 Spurious Nature 25.08.2026 12:56
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 24, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Anukari; PLATO, No. 3902, “Breath Delivered” (Boyd, solo, 8-24-16). Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors.
PLATO No. 11227 Music in the Park 24.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 23, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1722, “The Syncronicity of the Electric Band” (David, & Boyd Nutting 3-18-09) 13:03-26:03, 27:19-40:19.
PLATO No. 11226 The Tears of Things 23.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 22, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1621, “Guitar in the Mist” (David, & Boyd Nutting at Manifesto 4-11-08) 13:10-26:10, 45:50-58:50.
PLATO No. 11225 Fake News 22.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 21, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1522, “Spurious Soliloquy No. 1” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive Gallery 1-5-07) 13:05-26:05, 46:27-59:27.
PLATO No. 11224 World Strage 4 21.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 20, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1412a, “The Theatre of he World, part 1”: 01:38-14:38; with, PLATO, No. 1412b, “The Theatre of he World, part 2”: 42:31-55:31 (both: David, & Boyd Nutting 11-27-05).
PLATO No. 11223 A Blank Stare 21.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 19, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1322, “The Empty Gaze” (David, Carol Kapson, Cliff Shoults, & Jeff Theume 10-1-04) 13:05-26:05, 32:22-45:22.
PLATO No. 11222 Tranquil Bourée 19.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 18, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0749, “Warren Woods 5”: 00:02-13:02; with, PLATO, No. 0750, “Warren Woods 6”: 00:03-13:03 (both: David, & Boyd Nutting at Warren Woods Inn, Union Pier, MI 8-18-96).
PLATO No. 11221 The Polite World 18.08.2026 12:12
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE 9; LIVE 11 (Scraps 2 Sequence—›Anukari Instrument); PLATO, No. 1221b, “The Sun (Arcanum XIX), part 2” (David, Boyd, Scott Hatt, & John Richez 3-8-03) 14:57-25:45—›Fauve+ Magma Processors. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electr...
PLATO No. 11220 The Bardo of Indolence 18.08.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1220a, “The Moon (Arcanum XVIII), part 1” (David, Boyd & Scott Hatt 2-21-03) 00:07-13:07—›Fauve+Magma Processors. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO No. 1210, “Death (Arcanum XIII)” (David &...
PLATO No. 11219 ...of two minds, again 18.08.2026 13:48
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1219a, “Three Heads are Better than One, part 1” (David, Chris Peters, & Nick Paluzzi 2-21-03) 00:07-13:07—›Fauve+Magma Processors. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors. Andrew: Trumpet. Chris: Guitar...
PLATO No. 11218 Box of Nails 18.08.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1218a, “The Star (Arcanum XVII), part 1” (David, Boyd & John Richez 2-14-03) 22:20-35:20—›Fauve & Magma Processors. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors. Andrew: Trumpet. Chris: Crystal Bowls; Guitar;...
PLATO No. 11217 Julipeno Rocks 18.08.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Julie Soales, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors. Andrew: Trumpet. Chris: Voice; Guitar. Julie: Voice+Percussion.
PLATO No. 11216 Daemonic Quartet 18.08.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Gilbert, & Chris Dutrieux, recorded August 17, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; Radius Electronics—›Processors. Andrew: Voice; Trumpet; Percusssion. Chris: Voice; Guitar.
PLATO No. 11215 Lake Michigan Vespers (EBB _Thirty-Nine_) 17.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 16, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1215a, “Swan Song I, part 1” (David, Chris Peters, & Nick Paluzzi 2-7-03) 00:02-13:02, 20:05-33:05.
PLATO No. 11214 Trickster 17.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 15, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1214b, “The Devil (Arcanum XV), part 2” (David, Boyd Nutting, & John Richez 1-31-03) 00:06-13:06, 22:19-35:19.
PLATO No. 11213 Improbable Blossom 15.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 14, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1213a: 00:00-13:00; with, PLATO, No. 1213b: 21:32-34:32, “Winter’s Rose, parts 1 & 2” (David, Chris Peters, Nick Paluzzi (guitar), & Scott Hatt (texts & cello) 1-31-03).
PLATO No. 11212 Forbearance 14.08.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 13, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1212a, “Temperance (Arcanum XIV), part 1” (David, & Boyd Nutting 1-25-03) 00:04-13:04, 38:50-51:50.
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