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...
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: soundcloud.com
Author
PLATO & the Western Tradition
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Nov 4, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Install for free
Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating
iOS soon
Episodes
PLATO No. 10757 Howling Deserts 25.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1757, “Spells of Dissociation” (David & Boyd, MIMF l XIX, No. 6, 5-29-09) 00:09-13:09. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; Voice; PLATO, No. 0617, “Hymns & Whispers 1” (David & Boyd 5-10-95) 19:00-32:00.
PLATO No. 10756 Unseen & Unmoved 25.11.2025 12:48
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1756, “Lightness of Being” (David & Boyd, MIMF XIX, No. 5, 5-29-09) 00:25-13:26. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0617, “Hymns & Whispers 1” (David & Boyd 5-10-95) 19:00-32:00.
PLATO No. 10769 Rising into Harmony 25.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1769, “On the Road 1” (David & Boyd 7-22-09) 14:08-27:08. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors.
PLATO No. 10768 Singing More 25.11.2025 13:02
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1768, “Platonic Sounds” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 20, 5-30-09) 03:03-16:03. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1786, “Sacred Geometry” (David & Boyd 7-22-09) 08:00-11:00 Tr -28; 32:00-44:00 Tr -4.
PLATO No. 10767 Awake Again 25.11.2025 12:58
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1767, “Afternoon Soliloquy” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 18, 5-30-09) 25:41-38:41. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1776, “Pigeonholing the Birdman” (David & Boyd 6-24-09) Tr -5.
PLATO No. 10766 Eurydice's Two Lives 25.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1766, “Colors of Mid-Day” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 18, 5-30-09) 25:41-38:41. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; Recorder.
PLATO No. 10765 Hearts Last 25.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Accordion Reeds—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1765, “Transformative Solitude” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 16, 5-30-09) 08:08-21:08. Boyd: Voice; Theremin—›Processors—›Loops; Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1756, “Lightness of Being” (David &...
PLATO No. 10764 Awaiting Departure 25.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 24, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1764, “Power Chords” (David, Boyd & Chris Dutrieux, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 13, 5-30-09) 00:01-13:01. Boyd: Theremin—›Vocoder—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0764, “in medio” (David & Boyd 12-14-96) 19:00-32:00, 32:00-45:00.
PLATO No. 10763 Happy Spaces 24.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 23, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1763, “Implications” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 12, 5-30-09) 00:05-13:05, 13:05-26:05.
PLATO No. 10762 Wrapped in Endurance 23.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 22, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1762, “Amenable Time” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Chris Dutrieux, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 101 5-30-09) 10:26-23:26, 23:26-36:26.
PLATO No. 10761 Seeking the Fire 22.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 21, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1761, “Casting the Bones” (David, & Boyd Nutting, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 10, 5-30-09) 13:08-26:08, 28:02-41:02.
PLATO No. 10760 Lacking Tools 21.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 20, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1760, “Fresh Start” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 9, 5-30-09) 00:15-13:15, 24:30-37:30.
PLATO No. 10759 Soaring Symbols 20.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 19, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHOuse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1759, “Piano Grimoire” (David, solo, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 8, 5-30-09) 13:06-26:06, 46:11-59:11.
PLATO No. 10758 Raging Winds 19.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1758, “Coming Over” (David, Julie Soales, & Boyd, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 7, 5-29-09) 00:19-13:19. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 0817, “Gateways to the Depths 2” (Boyd, solo 7-97) 13:00-19:00 Tr -12, 40:00-45:00 Tr -19...
PLATO No. 10755 Subtler Frame 19.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd+PUSH—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1755, “Infinite Noise Experiment” (David & Boyd Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 4, 5-29-09) 00:03-13:03. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; PLATO, No. 1755: 00:00-13:00.
PLATO No. 10754 Swifter Flight 19.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1754, “Leading by the Ear” (David, Boyd, Rickey Penden, & Joe Reed, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 2, 5-29-09) 00:02-13:02. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; Singing Bowl; PLATO, No. 0541, “Sweeping Heidigger's Hut part 2” (David & Boyd 8-1...
PLATO No. 10753 Unbodied Forms 19.11.2025 13:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 18, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Recorder; PLATO, No. 1753, “Ramifications of Mechanical Desire” (David & Boyd, Michiana Improvisational Music Festival XIX, No. 1, 5-29-09) 00:05-13:06. Boyd: Electronics—›Processors; Ocarina+ Voice +Percussion; PLATO, No. 0351, “Colloquy” (David & Boyd 2-29-92) 03:0...
PLATO No. 10752 Desiigning Spirits 18.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 17, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1752, “The Intelligence Equation” (David, Julie Soales, & Boyd Nutting 5 -27-09) 00:06- 13:06, 13:06-26:06.
PLATO No. 10751 Serene Creation 17.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 16, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1751, “The Last Sunset” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5 -27-09) 00:04- 13:04, 16:17-29:17.
PLATO No. 10750 beginning with ending 16.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 15, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0750, “Warren Woods 6” (David, & Boyd Nutting 8-18-96) 00:03- 13:03, 30:58-43:58.
PLATO No. 10749 ending with beginning 15.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 14, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0749, “Warren Woods 5” (David, & Boyd Nutting 8-18-96) 00:02- 13:02, 30:48-43:48.
PLATO No. 10748 Breaths of Pity 14.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 13, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1748, “Sun Going Down” (David, Julie Soales, & Boyd Nutting 5-6-09) 13:07-26:07, 27:34-40:34.
PLATO No. 10747 Arcs of Flight 13.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 12, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0747, “ ‘Pataphorical Pilgrimage” (David, & Marian Stetler-Emery 8-1-96) 13:00-26:00, 30:53-43:53.
PLATO No. 10746 Armistice Day 12.11.2025 13:00
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded November 11, 2025, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1746, “Va pensero” (David, & Boyd Nutting 4-29-09) 07:26-20:26, 20:26-33:26.
PLATO No. 10745 Steppin' Out, Smartly 11.11.2025 12:00
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded November 10, 2025, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+Voice; PLATO, No. 1745, “Intelligent Dance Music” (David & Boyd 4-29-09) 00:03-12:03. Boyd: Electronics—› Loops—›Processors+Voice; PLATO, No. 0415, “Primordial Soup” (David & Boyd 5-3-93) 13:00- 26:00, 33:00-46:00.
Similar podcasts
Listen to the PLATO & the Western Tradition podcast in Replaio
Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.
