beta reaches into the ether, writes about Tod Dockstader

for once (and not smugly), i am quite proud to have a piece come to press and into the present. this was a review about the music of Tod Dockstader that grew into a much larger piece, which my editor in Minneapolis was considerate and encouraging enough to let run much longer than the original assignment. for those curious, i am even going so far as to present a few of Dockstader's early (and recent) pieces for your listening pleasure (or pain, depending).

from Eight Electronic Pieces (1959):
#2
#6

from Four Telemetry Tapes (1965):
No. 3

from Ariel #1 (2005):
Lala

thanks.