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 oct. 2026
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PLATO No. 11311 Deep-Time Memories 11.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1111, “Palimpsest II” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XI, No. 2, 6-8-01) 00:10-13:10, 53:02-66:02.
PLATO No. 11310 Liminal Time 11.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1101a, “Gift from the Sea part 1” (David, Erin Taylor Young, & Katie Holtgren 1-19-01) 00:09-13:09, 31:12—44:12.
PLATO No. 11309 Cautionary Tales 11.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1093, “The Sea of the Philosophers (Laboratorium X)” (David, Boyd Nutting, ‘Vid Grande, Evie Barton, & Scott Hatt 1-19-01) 15:20-28:20, 28:20-41:20.
PLATO No. 11308 Pneuma 11.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1083a,b & c: “New Directions in Music Ed No. 5-7” (David, & Workshop Participants, MSU Conference, 9-21-00). 1083a: 00:06-13:06, 1083b: 00:03- 13:03, 1083c: 00:02-09:46 Tr -5.
PLATO No. 11307 Anemoia 11.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1073, “Adrift in the SunBoat” (David, Boyd Nutting, Andrew Lersten,, Dennis Leas, Thierry Kauffmann & Matt Wilken, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival X, No. 12, 6-11-00) 00:03-13:03, 32:33-45:33.
PLATO No. 11306 Apophenia 10.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 9, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1063, “Dreamscape” (David, solo, 5-31-00) 13:07-26:07, 29:15-42:15.
PLATO No. 11305 Entelechy 09.10.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›LIVE-9 (ACE); Accordion Reeds+Voice; PLATO, No. 1053, “The Island of the Nine Reefs” (David, Evie Barton, & ‘Vid Grande 2-19-00) 33:31-46:31; Atelier: ‘Waves in AD.grmtools’ patch+variations. Boyd: Voice; PLATO, No. 1315a: 00:00-13:00; with, 1315b: 00:00-13:00 “Seeing the Wor...
PLATO No. 11304 Existential Funambulism 09.10.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1043, “Philosophical Gas 2” (David, Boyd, & Walter Wright 12-11-99) 13:29-27:99—›Magma plug-in; Atelier: ‘Drone.grmtools’ patch+variations. Boyd: PLATO, No. 0314b, “The Undiscovered Country, part 2” (David, Boyd, Andrew Lersten, & John Yazell 10-13-91) 13:00-26:00, 19:00...
PLATO No. 11303 Theurgy 09.10.2026 12:52
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1033, “Ashes & Embers” (David, solo, 10-24-99) 00:01-12:17 Tr -1. Atelier: ‘Waiting.grmtools patch+variations. Boyd: PLATO, No. 0331a, “Protrep-tikos, part 1” (David & Boyd 12-15-91) 13:00-26:00, 19:00-32:00. Theremin—›Radius Vocoders—›Processors.
PLATO No. 11302 Selcouth 09.10.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1023, “The Limits of Humility” (David, Chad A. Miller, Charles Daussin, & Dennis Colvin 9-24-99) 30:47-43:47. Atelier: ‘Moonlight Ritour-nelle.grmtools’ patch+variations. Boyd: Voice, PLATO, No. 1320, “Taksal” (David, Boyd, Cliff Snoults, & Jeff Theume 9-17-04) 13:00-26:...
PLATO No. 11301 Pleroma 09.10.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Voice; PLATO, No. 1013, “The Narrative of Limits” (David, & Scott Hatt, 7-18-99) 23:52-36:52. Atelier: ‘Waiting.grmtools’ patch+variations. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1311b, “Casual Murmuring” (David, Boyd, Tom Mondschein & Walter Wright, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival...
PLATO No. 11300 Kataphasis 09.10.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded October 8, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1003, “Little Gidding” (David, & Scott Hatt, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival IX, No. 4, 6-6-99) 00:02-13:02. Atelier: ‘Hippy Sheet.grmtools’ patch+variations. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1001b, “Dolmen-Realms” (David, Boyd, & Dimitri Lemay, Michiana Improvisational Music Fe...
PLATO No. 11299 Chrysalism 08.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 7, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1991, “Psychic Faire, No. 7” (David, Boyd Nutting, Mark Wieger, Eric Lester & Dave Dale, 7-10-10) Tr -5; with, PLATO, No. 9308, “Losing Our Place” (David, solo, 7-27-23).
PLATO No. 11298 Ekstasis 06.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 5, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1981, “Nexus of Grace” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-30-10) 00:03- 13:03, 13:03-26:03.
PLATO No. 11297 Eutony 04.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 3, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1971, “Postmodern Saloon Music” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-9-10) 00:6-12:22, 06:09-18:25 both Tr -1.
PLATO No. 11296 Nepenthe 02.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded October 1, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1961, “The Cathedral of Remembrance” (David, ‘solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XX, No. 19, 5-23-10) 00:12-12:28, 02:19-14:35 both Tr -1.
PLATO No. 11295 Fantastic Voyage 01.10.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded September 30, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1951, “Exploring Inner Space” (David, ‘Vid Grande (oboe), & Gary Kowalski, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XX, No. 9, 5-22-10) 00:06- 13:06, 13:06-26:06.
PLATO No. 11294 Epopteia 30.09.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded September 29, 2026, PLATO’sPilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1941, “Not Intelligent Techno” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5-19-10) 00:03-12:19, 08:59-21:15, both Tr -1.
PLATO No. 11293 Apocatatasis 29.09.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›LIVE-9; PLATO, No. 1931, “The Middle Way” (David, Manuel Ortiz, & Matt Mitchell 4-23-10) 00:01-13:01; Atelier: Waiting.gmtools. Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0293 “Aural Dramaturgy” (David & Boyd 7-4-91) 13:00-26:00, 19:00-32:00.
PLATO No. 11292 Hierosolyma 29.09.2026 13:02
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›LIVE-9; PLATO, No. 1921, “Silicon Incubus” (David & Boyd 3-31-10) 00:11-13:11; Atelier: Lily of the Valley.gmtools. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1992, “Psychic Faire 8” (David, Mark Wieger, Eric Lester, & Dave Dale 7-10-10) 13:00-26:00, 19:04-32:04.
PLATO No. 11291 Dendrolatry 29.09.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1901, “Five Degrees of Separation”, (Boyd, & Mark Wieger 3-11-10) 00:00-13:00; Atelier: Transfiguration.gmtools. Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors+SERGE—›VCV Electronics; PLATO, No. 0291, “Standing Waves, part 1” (David & Boyd 6-26-91) 09:27-17:27 Tr -10.
PLATO No. 11290 Hurkle-Durkle 29.09.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE-9; PLATO, No. 1911, “Not the Pied Piper” (David & Boyd 3-31-10) 00:11-13:01—›MAGMA+FAUVE—›HALO plug-ins. Boyd: Radius Electronics—›Processors+SERGE—›VCV Electronics; PLATO, No. 1901, “Five Degrees of Separation” (Boyd, & Mark Wieger 3-11-10) 04:50-08:26 Tr -23.
PLATO No. 11289 Immersive Phytomediation 29.09.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1981, “Nexus 0f Grace” (David & Boyd 6-30-10) 00:03-13:03—›MAGMA+HALO plug-ins. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Electronics; PLATO, No. 2289, “Dancing MoonDogs” (David & Boyd 10-12-11) 00:00-13:00, 08:36-21:36.
PLATO No. 11288 Sempiternal Nemophilists 29.09.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded September 28, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE-9; PLATO, No. 1881, “…in omen terram” (David & Boyd 2-3-10) 00:01-13:01—›HALO plug-in. Boyd: Guitar—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1812, “Subliminal Horizon” (David & Boyd 9-30-09) 00:00-13:00.
PLATO No. 11287 Rebarbative Harmonies 28.09.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded September 27, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1872, “Triadic Memories” (David, & Boyd Nutting 1-15-10) 13:09-26:09, 29:32-49:32.
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