KEITH FULLERTON WHITMAN/multiples

Keith Fullerton Whitman's Multiples cd, subtitled stereo music for acoustic, electric and electronic

instruments, presents a compelling array of pieces for said instruments. Whitman's analogue

workouts, especially the pieces for a Serge Modular Prototype, the product of compulsive

knob-turning and patching(the Serge is a mighty

challenge; banana cable inputs/outputs serving

multiple functions depending on the patch!), are

particularly beautiful. A piece for Farfisa Compact Duo Deluxe Organ and drum suggest a busy take on Tery Riley. An acoustic guitar makes an appearance; the Buchla Music Box 100 makes memorable noises, and a Hewlett Packard Oscillator continues the analogue parade. Whitman's performances here are warm, smart

and beautifully rewarding.(see Keith Moline's

"Unstable Modules" in THE WIRE September

2010, for more info on Whitman and analogue

synthesis.)