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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PLATO No. 10855 Sky-Lions 15.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 14, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0855, “The Fragility of Invocation part 1” (David, & Chad A. Miller 11-21-97) 13:00-26:00, 18:00-31:00.
PLATO No. 10854 Fraternity of Liars 14.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 13, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0854, “Jugendstil 2” (David, & Chad A. Miller 11-14-97) 00:03- 13:03, 30:20-43:20.
PLATO No. 10853 The ICE-Man Cometh 13.01.2026 13:01
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0853, “Jugendstil 1” (David, & Chad A. Miller 11-14-97) 04:26-17:26. Boyd: Theremin+Vocoders—looped—›Processors; PLATO, No. 2092, ”Astral Teddy Bears” (David & Boyd 1/12/11) 26:00- 39:00.
PLATO No. 10852 Into Startled Heart-Space 13.01.2026 13:02
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0852, “Dreamlike Shadows 2” (David, & Chad A. Miller 11-7-97) 04:24-17:24. Boyd: Theremin+Vocoders—›Processors; PLATO, No. 2091, ”The god Particle” (David & Boyd 1/12/11) 00:00-13:00.
PLATO No. 10851 A Low Gaze 13.01.2026 13:05
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0851, “Dreamlike Shadows 1” (David, & Chad A. Miller 11-7-97) 04:12-17:12. Boyd: Theremin+Vocoders—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0109, ”Annus Mirabilis” (David, Boyd, Phil Ray, & Jon Yazell 1/12/89) 39:00-45:00, twice.
PLATO No. 10850 Over Our Prostrate Hearts 13.01.2026 12:52
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 0850, “Harding’s Reels & Jigs, No. 12” (David, & David Harding, Viola 11-5-97) 04:04-17:04. Boyd: Theremin+Vocoders—› Processors; PLATO, No. 0109, ”Annus Mirabilis” (David, Boyd, Phil Ray, & Jon Yazell 1/12/89) 26:00-39:00.
PLATO No. 10849 But Angels Stride 13.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0849, “Harding’s Reels & Jigs, No. 11” (David, & Evie Barton, with David Harding, Viola 11-5-97) 04:04- 17:04. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0109, ”Annus Mirabilis” (David, Boyd, Phil Ray, & Jon Yazell 1/12/89) 13:00-26:00.
PLATO No. 10848 We Seek Help & Solace 13.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 12, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0848, “The Ghost of Dr. T, part 2” (David's Atari—incommensurate sequences from PLATO, No. 0846, “Objects of Desire” (David & Boyd 11-2/97)) 04:33-17:33. Boyd: Theremin+Vocoders—› Processors; PLATO, No. 0109, ”Annus Mirabilis” (David, Boyd, Phil Ray, & Jon...
PLATO No. 10847 Billows of Contingency 12.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 11, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0417, “Understanding Waves, Part 1” (David, solo 5-9-93) 00:01-13:01, 32:00-45:00. {0417 uses PLATO, No. 0291, “Standing Waves, part 1” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-21-91).}
PLATO No. 10846 The Blood of Twilight 11.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0416, “Blossom-Time Parade” (David & Boyd Nutting 5-3-93) 00:04-13:04, 32:22-45:22.
PLATO No. 10845 Homeland Insecurity 10.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 9, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0415, “Primordial Soup” (David & Boyd Nutting 5-3-93) 00:03-13:03, 33:26-46:26.
PLATO No. 10844 Abusive Power (for Renee Good) 09.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 8, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0414, “Cosmic String” (David & Evie Barton , with David Harding, Viola, 4-24-93) 00:03-13:03, 32:45-45:45.
PLATO No. 10843 Cultural Manners 08.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 7, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0413, “Residue of Memory, part 2” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Evie Barton 4-18-93) 19:40-32:40, 32:40-45:40.
PLATO No. 10842 Setting Time Free 07.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 6, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0412, “Residue of Memory, part 1” (David, & Boyd Nutting 4-18-93) 00:04-13:04, 33:11-46:11.
PLATO No. 10841 Beyond Sensation 06.01.2026 12:56
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0148, “Dromomania” (David, Boyd, & Phil Ray 6-6-90) 13:03-26:03. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoders—›Processors+Electronics—› Processors; PLATO, No. 0411 “Interstellar Abyss part 2” (David & Boyd 4-4-93) 18:00-31:00, 40:00-46:00 Tr -16.
PLATO No. 10840 Time's Mirror_ Eternity 06.01.2026 13:04
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Planet Earth Drum Kit; PLATO, No. 0048, “Essential Accidents” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton, Phil Ray, & Kirk Udvardi 7-24-88) 34:19-47:19. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoders—›Processors+Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0140 “Out of the Cave” (David, Boyd, & Phil Ray 5-10-89) 13:...
PLATO No. 10839 Giving Without Measure 06.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Rainstick+Harmonica; PLATO, No. 0198, “Ludwig’s Band” (David, Boyd, Phil Ray, & Fred Shaul 3-21-90) 00:02-13:02. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoders—›Processors+Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0398, “On our own, again” (David & Boyd 1-3-93) 00:00-13:00, 10:00-18:00 Tr -10.
PLATO No. 10838 Hot of Heart and Breast 06.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; 10835 B1 & B2 Samples; Phone Sample (Guilio Cesare) PLATO, No. 0188, “Picnic in PLATO's Cave 2” (David, Boyd, Evie Barton, & Phil Ray 2-10-90) 00:02-13:02. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoders+Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0388, “Threshold of Dreams part 1” (David, Boyd, &...
PLATO No. 10837 Both Moon and Moonshine 06.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 0178, “The Hound Barks at Midnight” (David, Evie Barton, Phil Ray, & Puma (the Dog) 12/31/89-1/1/90) 31:11-44:11. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0817, “Gateways to the Depths 2” (Boyd, solo, 07-97) 20:00-29:00.
PLATO No. 10836 The Eye in the Eye 06.01.2026 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded January 5, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 0168, “The Rhythm Method” (David, Phil Ray, & Donald McLaughlin 10-7-89) 00:03-13:03. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0361, “The Middle Pillar” (David & Boyd 5-3-92) 19:00-32:00, 32:00-45:00.
PLATO No. 10835 The Invisible Made Complete 05.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 4, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO No. 0158, “Out of Sequence” (David, & Boyd Nutting 8/10/89) 00:03-13:03, 32:24-45:24.
PLATO No. 10834 Running Out of Time 04.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 3, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO No. 0148, “Dromomania” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Phil Ray 6/6/89) 00:03-13:03, 32:12-45:12.
PLATO No. 10833 Play's Swift Hazard 03.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 2, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO No. 0133, “Entotic Refrains” (David, Boyd Nutting, Evie Barton, & Phil Ray 4/9/89) 00:06-13:06, 29:12-42:12.
PLATO No. 10832 Filters as Holes 02.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded January 1, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO No. 0238, “Rise to the Occasion” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Evie Barton 10/20/90) 13:02-26:02, 17:18-20:18.
PLATO No. 10831 Key-Punch Nostalgia 01.01.2026 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded December 31, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO No. 1831, “Acoustic Ecology” (David, & Boyd Nutting 10/28/09) 00:05-12:21 Tr -1, 08:12-21:12.
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