PLATO & the Western Tradition

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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 okt. 2026

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PLATO No. 11211 Splinters of Nothing 13.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 12, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1211, “Lake Effect Music” (David, John Richez, Chris Peters, Abigail Falkiner, & Nick Paluzzi 1-24-03) 13:10-26:10, 42:23-55:23.

PLATO No. 11210 Bardo Pilgrimage 12.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 11, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1210, “Death (Arcanum XIII)” (David, & ‘Vid Grande 1-19-03) 13:05-26:05, 34:10-47:10.

PLATO No. 11209 Secret Powers 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1209, “The Hanged Man (Arcanum XII)” (David, & ‘Vid Grande (oboe) 1-19-03) 05:33-18:33—›Fauve Processor. Boyd: SERGE/VCV Electronics+Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0158, “Out of Sequence” (David & Boyd 8-10-89) 00:00-04:00 Tr -20. Andrew: Tru...

PLATO No. 11208 Erratic Pathways 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Anukari Instrument; PLATO, No. 1208a, “Justice (Arcanum XI), part 1” (David, Boyd, ‘Vid Grande, Andrew Lersten, & Tom Mondschein 1-18-03) 00:05-13:05. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1812, “Subliminal Horizon” (David & Boyd 9-30-09) 32:51-45:51. Andrew: Trumpet+Voice+Percus...

PLATO No. 11207 Frozen Sounds 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1207d, “Wheels of Fortune (Arcanum X), part 4” (David, Boyd, Andrew Lerstan, & Tom Mondschein 1-18-03) 00:17-13:17. Boyd: SERGE/VCV Electronics+Radius Electronics—›Processors PLATO, No. 0158, “Out of Sequence” (David & Boyd 8-10-89) 32:51-4...

PLATO No. 11206 Veils of Light 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1206, “Abii ne vederum” (David, solo, 1-17-03) 13:00-26:00, unaltered, but shadowed by 1206—›Fauve Processor. Boyd: PLATO, No. 1015, “The Narratives of Geometry” (David & Boyd 8-25-99) 00:00-13:00. Andrew: Trumpet+Voice+Percussion.

PLATO No. 11205 Shadowed Beacons 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+microphone drumming, PLATO, No. 1205, “The Hermit (Arcanum IX” (David, Boyd, ‘Vid Grande, John Richez Evie Barton, Scott Hatt, & Tom Mondschein 1-17-03) 13:06- 26:06 Boyd: PLATO, No. 1015, “The Narratives of Geometry” (David & Boyd 8-25-99) 32:40-45:40...

PLATO No. 11204 Auguries of the Senseless 11.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton, Boyd Nutting, & Andrew Gilbert, recorded August 10, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›LIVE 9+LIVE 11+TX 802 Synths; PLATO, No. 1204b, “Strength (Arcanum VIII), part 2” (David, Boyd, & John Richez 1-12-03) 36:26-49:26. Boyd: SERGE/VCV Electronics; PLATO, No. 0158, “Out of Sequence” (David & Boyd 8-10-89) 15:16-28:16. Andrew: Trumpet.

PLATO No. 11203 War-Wagon 10.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 9, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1203a, “The Chariot (Arcanum VII), part 1” (David, & Boyd Nutting, 1-12-03) 00:44-13:44, 13:44-26:44.

PLATO No. 11202 Soul-Mates 09.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 8, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1202a: 00:04-13:04; with PLATO, No. 1202b: 00:15-13:15, “The Lovers (Arcanum VI), parts 1 & 2” (David, Boyd Nutting, & John Richez), 1-10-03).

PLATO No. 11201 Eremitic Ritual 08.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 7, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1201a, “The Hierophant (Arcanum V), part 1” (David, Boyd Nutting, Scott Hatt & Tom Mondschein 12-30-02) 00:04-13:04, 13:04-26:04.

PLATO No. 11200 Top of the World 07.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 6, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1200a: 07:17-20:17; with PLATO, No. 1200c: 00:05-13:05, “The Emperor (Arcanum IV), parts 1 & 3” (David, & Boyd Nutting 12-10-02).

PLATO No. 11199 Exalted Ruler (EWB Eighty-Two) 06.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 4, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1199b, “The Empress (Arcanum III), part 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting, 12-9-02) 00:10-13:10.17:17-30:17.

PLATO No. 11198 Superior Mother 06.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 5, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1199b, “The Empress (Arcanum III), part 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting, 12-9-02) 00:10-13:10.17:17-30:17.

PLATO No. 11197 Messing with the Magician 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd+’Scraps 1 & 2’ Sequences—›Anukari Instrument+Synths; PLATO, No. 1197a, “The Magician (Arcanum 1), part 1” (David & Boyd 11-25-02) 00:02-13:02—›Aeronaut Processor. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Rack+Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1197a: 13:00-26:00.

PLATO No. 11196 Fools Rushing In 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Accordion Reeds; Kybd—›Anukari Instrument+Synths; PLATO, No. 1196, “The Fool (Arcanum 0)” (David & Boyd 11-8-02) 44:00-57:00 with and without Aeronaut Processor. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Rack+Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1196: 64:06-77:06.

PLATO No. 11195 Perseus Crashes the Tupperware Party 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; Kybd—›Anukari Instrument+Synths; ‘Yard Sounds’ Phone Sample PLATO, No. 1195, “Tupperware Party Music” (David,Boyd, & John Richez 11-8-02) 29:17-42:17—›Aeronaut Processor. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Rack; Radius Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 3871, “Preparing for Perseus” (Boyd, &...

PLATO No. 11194 Hung Out to Dry 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Anukari Instrument+Synths; PLATO, No. 1194, “Silicon Grace” (David & Boyd 11-8-02) 27:51-40:5,1with and without Aeronaut Processor. Boyd: Voice (Text+Singing)+flute; Radius Electronics—›Processors.

PLATO No. 11193 Immersed in MoonTime 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Anukari Instrument; PLATO, No. 1193, “Masquerade B all” (David & Boyd 10-28-02) 19:26-32:26. Boyd: SERGE—›VCV Rack; Radius Electronics—›Processors.

PLATO No. 11192 Riding the Morning Wind 04.08.2026 13:00

Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded August 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Anukari Instrument; PLATO, No. 1192, “Dharma Detour” (David & Boyd 10-21-02) 00:07-13:07—›Aeronaut Processor. Boyd: Voice (Text+Singing); SERGE—›VCV Rack.

PLATO No. 11191 Nightfall 03.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 2, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1119, “Darkness (in the 2nd and 3rd works) (Laboratorium XVIII)” (David, & 'Vid Grande 9-13-01) 00:04-13:04, 27:00-40:00.

PLATO No. 11190 Handsome Monster 02.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded August 1, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1190a, “Unnatural Beauty, part 1” (David, & Boyd Nutting 9-30-02) 13:04-26:04, 28:10-41:10.

PLATO No. 11189 Double Trouble 01.08.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 31, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1189c, “X=X, part 3” (Boyd Nutting & John Richez 9-24-02) 01-13:01, 13:01- 26:01.

PLATO No. 11188 Sonic Accident 31.07.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 30, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1188a: 00:04-13:04; with, PLATO, No. 1188c: 00:02-13:02; “Happenstance, parts 1 & 3” (Boyd Nutting & John Richez 9-10-02).

PLATO No.11187 Rhythmic Change-Ringing 30.07.2026 13:00

New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 29, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1187, “Resonant Changes” (Boyd Nutting & John Richez 8-27-02) 00:10- 13:10, 30:02- 43:02.