About Becoming Music
Becoming Music is a newsletter by philosopher-artist Qid Love about contemplative improvisation and music as a spiritual practice.
About Qid Love
Artist Info
Genre: experimental, electronic, free jazz, ambient
Based in: Seattle, WA
Recommended if You Like: Fennesz, David Torn, Daniel Lanois
Bio
Qid Love (she/they) is an experimental guitarist, electronic musician, and multidisciplinary philosopher-artist living in Seattle. Her extended improvised meditations of avant-garde guitar and ambient electronic drone, glitch, and noise build sonic sanctuaries for deep contemplation. Qid’s unique system of music is the subject of a recently published book and upcoming documentary film.
Qid has released 152 albums so far on Bandcamp. This is her latest:
Interviews
“My spiritual practice is contemplative improvisation. This means I create music as a meditative practice. The goal is to cultivate awareness and remain fully in the energy of the creative space for extended periods. Improvisation is critical to my practice, because it is being inside of creativity that is the key. Xenomes facilitate this perfectly by providing a focal point and options for movement without the need to pre-define things or risking getting into ruts.”
Becoming Music with Qid Love - JustSomeMustard
Press
No Transmission Review of The World is Full of Suffering
Seattle resident Qid Love creates an immersive world with the single "The World is Full of Suffering." With a title like that, one might expect a tortured noise cut; however, Qid Love ruminates on the bleak with peculiar warmth. Using both ominous and gentle tones, Love mutates signals and tones with glitchy dexterity, juxtaposing roaming dreamy ambiences with frantic rhythmic expressions, unpredictable splutters of hard-to-pinpoint instrumentation, and broody electric guitar work throughout the track's twenty-minute playing time. Having amassed a substantial back catalogue under Mood481, Love has developed their own highly idiosyncratic language, spoken with conviction on "The World is Full of Suffering".
Honk Magazine Review of The World is Full of Suffering
Qid Love’s latest single, “The World is Full of Suffering,” is a breathtaking composition that effortlessly blends classic electronic and jazz influences into a mesmerizing sonic experience. With their unparalleled guitar mastery and innovative use of iPad wizardry, Qid Love showcases their trailblazing artistry and pushes the boundaries of experimental improvised music.
From the first note, the song envelops the listener in a captivating atmosphere, taking them on a profound journey of emotions. The fusion of electronic elements and jazz improvisation creates a unique sonic landscape that is both soothing and thought-provoking. Qid Love’s attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the composition, from the intricate melodies to the rich textures that permeate the track.
“The World is Full of Suffering” is a testament to Qid Love’s artistic vision and ability to defy genre limitations, challenging traditional narratives that resonate with the soul. With this single, Qid Love creates a sanctuary for many, inviting all to embrace our authentic selves and find solace in a world that can be filled with pain and turmoil.
https://honkmagazine.com/qid-loves-the-world-is-full-of-suffering-stirs-with-electronic-and-jazz/
