Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture » john harrigan http://www.alterati.com/blog After a long day, we know you can work up quite a thirst for tasty entrainment. Search no further. Alterati is the spot for home-brewed, 100 proof podcasts of the Alterati.com editorial team. In it you will find a delectable blend of original musics, audiobook and drama excerpts, interviews with artists and media theorists of the fringe, and hints of strawberry and motor oil. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:04:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Copyright © Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture 2010 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ alterati@nym.hush.com (Alterati: Joseph Matheny) alterati@nym.hush.com (Alterati: Joseph Matheny) Arts 1440 http://www.alterati.com/images/logo-large.png Alterati: The Inside Scoop on the Outside Culture http://www.alterati.com/blog 144 144 http://www.alterati.com/blog/feed The Inside Look at the Outside Culture After a long day, we know you can work up quite a thirst for tasty entrainment. Search no further. Alterati is the spot for home-brewed, 100 proof podcasts of the Alterati.com editorial team. In it you will find a delectable blend of original musics, audiobook and drama excerpts, interviews with artists and media theorists of the fringe, and hints of strawberry and motor oil. art, literature, music, painting, computers, internet, counterculture, underground Alterati: Joseph Matheny Alterati: Joseph Matheny alterati@nym.hush.com no no Weaponized Episode 10: WARD 12 http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/12/weaponized-episode-10-ward-12/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/12/weaponized-episode-10-ward-12/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:30:31 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=4293

‘The Basement’ was created in partnership with Secret Cinema for the November 2010 presentation of Milos Forman’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. Ward 12 explored the background and history of author Ken Kesey’s participation in CIA MKULTRA Mind Control experiments conducted at Stanford University on the use of psychoactive drugs such as LSD and how this in turn may have been an influence on the book and film’s themes of rebellion against society. ]]>

‘The Basement’ was created in partnership with Secret Cinema for the November 2010 presentation of Milos Forman’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’.

Ward 12 explored the background and history of author Ken Kesey’s participation in CIA MKULTRA Mind Control experiments conducted at Stanford University on the use of psychoactive drugs such as LSD and how this in turn may have been an influence on the book and film’s themes of rebellion against society.

Ken Kesey’s reported voluntary participation in the MKULTRA program 1959, his subsequent experimentation with drugs and his work as a night orderly at an asylum provided his inspiration to write ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. These first steps led to his taking an active role in the sixties counter culture movement with the aim to instigate an alternative world view. Ken Kesey became one of the main proponents of sixties drug culture and the hippie movement.

Participants who entered Ward 12 at Secret Cinema were encouraged to take an active role in learning the truth of their own insanity. Were they part of a mythic MKULTRA test, or had they joined a family of patients who had fallen through the cracks of the system seeking escape via the basement beneath the Oregon State Hospital?

FoolishPeople’s ‘The Basement’ responded in real time to the expectations of the audience who were seeking to break the system. Unexpectedly, they found themselves in a world inhabited by archetypes and characters who may or may not be figments of the imagination. Or was it a psychoactive side effect and symptom caused by long term treatment with a cocktail of powerful antipsychotic medications?

FoolishPeople present The Basement/Ward 12 – Recordings from the Basement.
Written by John Harrigan and Xanadu Xero
Directed by John Harrigan
Produced by Lucy Harrigan
‘MKUltra’ video art by P. Emerson Williams, written by John Harrigan
Soundtrack music by Choronzon
Cast:
Archie – David Monard
Doctor Armstrong – P. Emerson Williams
Doctor Tollhaus – Tereza Kamenicka
Elijah – John Harrigan
Ellie – Laura Gallacher
Lucinda C – Lucy Harrigan
Mary – Josephine Arden
MK12 Orderlies – Michael Christofis, Eleanor Young & Alexa Mathews
Nurse Always – Xanadu Xero
Nurse Cestoni – Laura Wolfe
Nurse Phillips – Cathy Conneff
Tessa – Kirsty Hudson
With special thanks to Secret Cinema, the London Film Museum and Space Engineering.
MK-CCCXXXIII, the Soundtrack for WARD 12 by Choronzon can be downloaded from megaupload.

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]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/12/weaponized-episode-10-ward-12/feed/ 0 0:59:49 ‘The Basement’ was created in partnership with Secret Cinema for the November 2010 presentation of Milos Forman’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. Ward 12 explored the background and history of author Ken Kesey’s participation in CIA MKULTRA Mi[...] ‘The Basement’ was created in partnership with Secret Cinema for the November 2010 presentation of Milos Forman’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’. Ward 12 explored the background and history of author Ken Kesey’s participation in CIA MKULTRA Mind Control experiments conducted at Stanford University on the use of psychoactive drugs such as LSD and how this in turn may have been an influence on the book and film’s themes of rebellion against society. Tuesdays Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no Weaponized Episode 8: FORUM http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/09/weaponized-episode-8-forum/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/09/weaponized-episode-8-forum/#comments Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:54:52 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=3817 Weaponized 8: FORUM

In this episode FoolishPeople bring us a dramatization of Forum by Richard Webb which presents a spectral image of our culture and collective psyche via the reflective portal of an internet football forum.]]>

Weaponized 8: FORUM

In this episode FoolishPeople bring us a dramatization of Forum by Richard Webb which presents a spectral image of our culture and collective psyche via the reflective portal of an internet football forum.

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Documenting the exchanges between visitors of the site in 2002, this chronological record of a publicly anonymous debate on a sports website explores ideas of moral panic, vigilantism, moral projection and vendetta.

Webb’s objective role in simply compiling and re-presenting the correspondence instigates debate on the value and status of ideas one may not agree with, whilst serving to mirror cultural discourse surrounding emotive subjects.

Cast:

John Harrigan -Rage

Lucy Harrigan – Ms. Dynamite

P. Emerson Williams -Athers, Booty, IWM, 4737 CARLING  SIR, Murno, Nestonblue, Officer_Dibble, Ourkid, ParrotClete, Red_Army, Seagull, Silverback, Swansea Til I Die, theodorewhitmore

Chants – Fans of Manchester United

Music – Glory Glory Man United (Zombie Chant Mix) by ▼ΞıĿ ◄▼ ł‡orns

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]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/09/weaponized-episode-8-forum/feed/ 0 0:43:51 In this episode FoolishPeople bring us a dramatization of Forum by Richard Webb which presents a spectral image of our culture and collective psyche via the reflective portal of an internet football forum. In this episode FoolishPeople bring us a dramatization of Forum by Richard Webb which presents a spectral image of our culture and collective psyche via the reflective portal of an internet football forum. Tuesdays Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no Weaponized Episode 7: Control http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/08/weaponized-episode-7-control/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/08/weaponized-episode-7-control/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:30:21 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=3552

Everything is under control, locked in, calcified, terrorformed. We're from the Corporation. We're here to help you. Sonic terrain and music provided by Choronzon.]]>

Everything is under control, locked in, calcified, terrorformed. We’re from the Corporation. We’re here to help you.

Sonic terrain and music provided by Choronzon.

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Weaponized is brought to you by FoolishPeople. John Harrigan is writer, dramatic catalyst and performer alongside Lucy Harrigan and the rest of the FoolishPeople cast. Atmosphere, electronic voice phenomena and the occasional character sketch are provided by P. Emerson Williams. The scope of the Weaponized ranges from darkly humorous vignettes to claustrophobic occult horror. From abstract soundscapes to monologues to full on audio theatre.

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]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/08/weaponized-episode-7-control/feed/ 0 0:59:04 Everything is under control, locked in, calcified, terrorformed. We're from the Corporation. We're here to help you. Sonic terrain and music provided by Choronzon. Everything is under control, locked in, calcified, terrorformed. We're from the Corporation. We're here to help you. Sonic terrain and music provided by Choronzon. Tuesdays Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no Weaponized Episode 6: At Storytails http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/06/weaponized-episode-6-at-storytails/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/06/weaponized-episode-6-at-storytails/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:56:47 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=3449

On 30th May 2010, John Harrigan made an appearance at Storytails, at the Pangea Project in Stoke Newington. Extracts from his works “Dead Language”, “The Book of Hate” & “Cirxus" were read, and are presented in this episode with sonic manipulations created from the recordings.]]>

On 30th May 2010, John Harrigan made an appearance at Storytails, at the Pangea Project in Stoke Newington. Extracts from his works “Dead Language”, “The Book of Hate” & “Cirxus” were read, and are presented in this episode with sonic manipulations created from the recordings.

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Weaponized is brought to you by FoolishPeople. John Harrigan is writer, dramatic catalyst and performer alongside Lucy Harrigan and the rest of the FoolishPeople cast. Atmosphere, electronic voice phenomena and the occasional character sketch are provided by P. Emerson Williams. The scope of the Weaponized ranges from darkly humorous vignettes to claustrophobic occult horror. From abstract soundscapes to monologues to full on audio theatre.

Listen to or download show below

]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/06/weaponized-episode-6-at-storytails/feed/ 1 0:00:01 On 30th May 2010, John Harrigan made an appearance at Storytails, at the Pangea Project in Stoke Newington. Extracts from his works “Dead Language”, “The Book of Hate” & “Cirxus" were read, and are presented in this episode with sonic manipulat[...] On 30th May 2010, John Harrigan made an appearance at Storytails, at the Pangea Project in Stoke Newington. Extracts from his works “Dead Language”, “The Book of Hate” & “Cirxus" were read, and are presented in this episode with sonic manipulations created from the recordings. Tuesdays Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no Weaponized Episode 3: Atomization of the Flesh http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/04/weaponized-episode-3-atomization-of-the-flesh/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/04/weaponized-episode-3-atomization-of-the-flesh/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:06:21 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=3165

The electron path thrown off course, the center, a nothing so powerful it scarred generations. The energy formed transmitted in waves through all particles across time. A record of a hubris at once quaint, ennervating, evil and ultimately tragic.]]>

The electron path thrown off course, the center, a nothing so powerful it scarred generations. The energy formed transmitted in waves through all particles across time. A record of a hubris at once quaint, ennervating, evil and ultimately tragic.

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Cast:

Kylie McLean
P. Emerson Williams
Carrie Whitton
Lucy Harrigan
Amy eubank
Louise Lee

Producer:

P. Emerson Williams

Weaponized is brought to you by FoolishPeople. John Harrigan is writer, dramatic catalyst and performer alongside Lucy Harrigan and the rest of the FoolishPeople cast. Atmosphere, electronic voice phenomena and the occasional character sketch are provided by P. Emerson Williams. The scope of the Weaponized ranges from darkly humorous vignettes to claustrophobic occult horror. From monologues to full on audio theatre.

Listen to or download show below

]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/04/weaponized-episode-3-atomization-of-the-flesh/feed/ 1 1:00:04 The electron path thrown off course, the center, a nothing so powerful it scarred generations. The energy formed transmitted in waves through all particles across time. A record of a hubris at once quaint, ennervating, evil and ultimately tragic. The electron path thrown off course, the center, a nothing so powerful it scarred generations. The energy formed transmitted in waves through all particles across time. A record of a hubris at once quaint, ennervating, evil and ultimately tragic. Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no Weaponized: Episode 1: Love http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/02/foolishpeople-weaponizedcast-episode-one-love/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/02/foolishpeople-weaponizedcast-episode-one-love/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:49:23 +0000 P. Emerson Williams http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=2913 WeaponizedCast One: Love

FoolishPeople bring you our inaugural podcast episode. We stand uncovered in sound and art, beginning with the theme central to all human potentiality: Love]]>

WeaponizedCast One: Love

Dedicated to the ability and courage to live completely open, our most sensitive parts exposed. Confessions told in the midst of a crowd, desire writ large, and even regret is savoured as the flavour of life itself. FoolishPeople bring you our inaugural podcast episode. We stand uncovered in sound and art, beginning with the theme central to all human potentiality: Love

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FoolishPeople present ‘A Red Threatening Sky’

11th – 20th February 2010 7:30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm

Tickets: ClubAethereus.com 07597576075

The Old Abattoir, 187-211 St. John’s St, Clerkenwell, London. EC1V 4LS

About Weaponized:

Weaponized is brought to you by FoolishPeople. John Harrigan is writer, dramatic catalyst and performer alongside Lucy Allin and the rest of the FoolishPeople cast. Atmosphere, music, electronic voice phenomena and the occasional character sketch are provided by P. Emerson Williams. The scope of the Weaponized ranges from darkly humorous vignettes to claustrophobic occult horror. From monologues to full on audio theatre.

FoolishPeople have produced work in prestigious cultural venues such as the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, Arcola Theatre and the Horse Hospital, historical buildings like the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham, internationally to America and Amsterdam and worked for clients such as the BBC. The FoolishPeople core collective features artists from England, Czech Republic, Sweden & America, and they also collaborate with many artists worldwide who specialise in a broad range of media.

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]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2010/02/foolishpeople-weaponizedcast-episode-one-love/feed/ 4 1:00:41 FoolishPeople bring you our inaugural podcast episode. We stand uncovered in sound and art, beginning with the theme central to all human potentiality: Love FoolishPeople bring you our inaugural podcast episode. We stand uncovered in sound and art, beginning with the theme central to all human potentiality: Love Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no The Gspot: John Harrigan http://www.alterati.com/blog/2009/10/the-gspot-john-harrigan-2/ http://www.alterati.com/blog/2009/10/the-gspot-john-harrigan-2/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:31:30 +0000 Joseph Matheny http://www.alterati.com/blog/?p=2305

In anticipation of the upcoming performance of The Abattoir Pages, Joseph Matheny in conversation with John Harrigan about anything and everything that comes to their mind. All music provided by Veil of Thorns Songs, in order: And the Beast of the Vision Still Roams in Dream Intellectual Institutional Object Thought Pollution Evolution In Your Ear: [...]]]>

In anticipation of the upcoming performance of The Abattoir Pages, Joseph Matheny in conversation with John Harrigan about anything and everything that comes to their mind.

All music provided by Veil of Thorns
Songs, in order:

  • And the Beast of the Vision Still Roams in Dream
  • Intellectual Institutional Object
  • Thought Pollution Evolution

In Your Ear: Reviewing Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story

Guerrilla Zoo and FoolishPeople present The Abattoir Pages, a terrifying immersive Halloween experience, hosted in a vast, secret subterranean landscape that was once one of London’s largest abattoirs.

The Abattoir Pages combines immersive performance, art installation, haunting and treasure hunt-style activity to form a labyrinth of mystery and horror, exposing the earliest Gaelic and Pagan rites. Once inside, audience members will be free to explore the abandoned underground chambers, join the secret party or may be caught in the middle of the most terrifying of puzzles.

This Hallowe’en, the infamous horror author Helen Mayer will hold court at a debauched secret party. She will share the perverse and warped research conducted inside the old abandoned abattoir, which was the genesis of her greatest work. In this dark playground, the very nature of human terror has been tested, abused and fed into the living story ‘The Forest’.

The author invites you to solve the puzzle and unlock the terrifying history within the old and powerful pages hidden throughout the slaughterhouse. Each holds a key to learning the truth of an ancient tale, which will ensure your survival.

Tonight, a debt will be repaid to blood dishonoured. An eternal nightmare rises up from the depths of the dark boreal forest, in the shadow of the mountain. It comes to feed on new meat inside an old abattoir.

http://www.apocryphon.org/

]]> http://www.alterati.com/blog/2009/10/the-gspot-john-harrigan-2/feed/ 3 1:11:20 In anticipation of the upcoming performance of The Abattoir Pages, Joseph Matheny in conversation with John Harrigan about anything and everything that comes to their mind. All music provided by Veil of Thorns Songs, in order: And the Beast of the[...] In anticipation of the upcoming performance of The Abattoir Pages, Joseph Matheny in conversation with John Harrigan about anything and everything that comes to their mind. All music provided by Veil of Thorns Songs, in order: And the Beast of the Vision Still Roams in Dream Intellectual Institutional Object Thought Pollution Evolution In Your Ear: Reviewing Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story Guerrilla Zoo and FoolishPeople present The Abattoir Pages, a terrifying immersive Halloween experience, hosted in a vast, secret subterranean landscape that was once one of London’s largest abattoirs. The Abattoir Pages combines immersive performance, art installation, haunting and treasure hunt-style activity to form a labyrinth of mystery and horror, exposing the earliest Gaelic and Pagan rites. Once inside, audience members will be free to explore the abandoned underground chambers, join the secret party or may be caught in the middle of the most terrifying of puzzles. This Hallowe’en, the infamous horror author Helen Mayer will hold court at a debauched secret party. She will share the perverse and warped research conducted inside the old abandoned abattoir, which was the genesis of her greatest work. In this dark playground, the very nature of human terror has been tested, abused and fed into the living story ‘The Forest’. The author invites you to solve the puzzle and unlock the terrifying history within the old and powerful pages hidden throughout the slaughterhouse. Each holds a key to learning the truth of an ancient tale, which will ensure your survival. Tonight, a debt will be repaid to blood dishonoured. An eternal nightmare rises up from the depths of the dark boreal forest, in the shadow of the mountain. It comes to feed on new meat inside an old abattoir. http://www.apocryphon.org/ Related PostsPodcast 297 – “A Tribute to Robert Anton Wilson” Coincidence Control Network: File #007 Coincidence Control Network: File #006 ARGTalk Alterati: Joseph Matheny no no