Joseph Hammer's lyrics & chords

Joseph Hammer, a Time-Based artist from Los Angeles, has actively created experimental works since 1980. His practice operates at the interface between music making and performance art. Using a tape recorder, he creates compositions by employing a looping technique originally developed for radio and TV sound effects. The tape recorder is also a documenting device. Using it draws simultaneously on the qualities of recording/listening and playback/performing. The sound sources he uses come from both popular and avant-garde culture. Usin...read more