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In memory of Big Ed : Tape collage no. 2

Title
  1. In memory of Big Ed : Tape collage no. 2, [1963-09].
Published by
  1. [1963]
Author
  1. Dewey, Ken.

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Additional authors
  1. Dewey, Ken
  2. Kaprow, Allan
  3. International Drama Conference (1963 : Edinburgh, Scotland)
Found in
  1. Ken Dewey collection, 1943-1987
Description
  1. 1 audio disc (17:21) : digital, mono; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
  1. "In memory of Big Ed" (1963) was a happening that originated at the International Drama Conference. This is the second tape collage of audio clips recorded during the conference. In the first half of this recording, The happening was being performed during the conference (?); it included the argument of the interpretation of Samuel Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot", bagpipe sounds and other audio clips recorded at the conference. In the second half of the recording, Ken Dewey tries to explain the Happening, with much discussion and questions afterward by the spirited audience.
Alternative title
  1. Ken Dewey collection of sound recordings.
Subject
  1. Happenings (Art)
  2. Beckett, Samuel, 1906-1989 > En attendant Godot English > Interpretation
  3. Sounds
Contents
  1. Track 1. Applause (0:00-0:05) -- "In memory of Big Ed" happening: Argument of the interpretation of Samuel Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot" (Mr. Charles Marvitz (?)) (0:05-3:35) ; Conference audio clips (3:38-4:56) ; [No audio] (4:57-5:04) ; [End of Happening: Audience and bagpipes ; Announcement of intrepretation of plays] (5:05-6:49) -- [No audio] (6:50-6:53) -- Ken Dewey explaining the happening ; Audience questions and discussion (6:54-17:21) [ends abruptly]
Call number
  1. *LDC 52544
Note
  1. "178--Original 5 in. tape reel box container spine.
  2. "Tape collage of speeches & satires done in England (?)"--Original 5 in. tape reel box container.
Language (note)
  1. Spoken in English and French.
Linking entry (note)
  1. Forms part of: Ken Dewey collection, 1943-1987.
Author
  1. Dewey, Ken.
Title
  1. In memory of Big Ed : Tape collage no. 2, [1963-09].
Production
  1. [1963]
Playing time
  1. 001721
Type of content
  1. spoken word
Type of medium
  1. audio
Type of carrier
  1. audio disc
Performer
  1. Ken Dewey, commentary, recording engineer, Happening director and conference delegate ; Allan Kaprow, Happening co-director ; Charles Marvitz (?), commentator ; with other unidentified commentators from the conference.
Event
  1. Recorded International Drama Conference, [Edinburgh, Scotland] [September 1963].
Original version
  1. Archival original: (1 audio tape reel : analog, mono, 7 1/2 ips ; 7 in.) in *LT-7-A 3271; originally rewound from a 5 in. tape reel.
Language
  1. Spoken in English and French.
Linking entry
  1. Forms part of: Ken Dewey collection, 1943-1987.
Local note
  1. Preservation file: (1 audio file : digital, WAV file, 96 kHz, 24 bit), in long term storage, Digital Library Processing server [myh_lt7a3271_f01_em.WAV].
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Added author
  1. Dewey, Ken, commentator.
  2. Dewey, Ken, director.
  3. Dewey, Ken, recording engineer.
  4. Kaprow, Allan, director.
  5. International Drama Conference (1963 : Edinburgh, Scotland)
Added title
  1. Ken Dewey collection of sound recordings.
Found in:
  1. Ken Dewey collection, 1943-1987
Research call number
  1. *LDC 52544
  2. *LT-7-A 3271
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