Shame File Music continues with re-release of the NMATAPES
series with NMATAPES now available on CDR or for free download at http://ShameFile.tripod.com
NMA Magazine was published from 1982-92. Ten issues were produced, each
accompanied by a cassette compilation featuring Australian experimental music
of the time.
Originally released in 1983, NMATAPES 2 covers vocal,
electronic, environmental and chamber music. Highlights include three recordings of
Ernie Althoff’s “Music Machines”
and an excerpt from Ron Nagorcka’s “Atomb Bomb”, a piece for voices and four portable
tape recorders, recorded live at the Clifton Hill Community Music Centre. Other artists of note on NMATAPES 2
include Chris Mann, Les Gilbert and Rainer Linz.
NMATAPES 3-10 will also be re-released by Shame File Music
over the coming months. Note there
was an problem with downloading NMATAPES 1 (released
last month) that has since been resolved – so if you had a problem
downloading this then, try again now.
Both NMATAPES 1 & 2 are
available for free download or for trade on CDR from http://ShameFile.tripod.com
Also recently added to the Shame File catalogue:
Gyanism “Yr Nicked” mini CD –
Shame File Music – specialising in Australian
experimental