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PLATO & the Western Tradition
PLATO & the Western Tradition is a Postmodern Improvisation Ensemble that has been recording real-time improvisations using electronic and acoustic instruments since 1988. The founders and core members are David K. Barton of South Bend, Indiana, and Boyd Nutting of Niles, Michigan. As of December 4, 2016, we have recorded 4,054 improvisations, and would like to share our music. PLATO & The Western Tradition invites others in the Electronic Music Community to participate in the creation of an…
Episodes
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11163 Puppeteer
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 15, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1613, “Contemplation-PuppetMaster” (David, solo, Spurious…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11162 Severity
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 14, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1612, “Contemplation-Severity” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11161 …pointing…
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1611, “Contemplation-Alchemy”…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11160 fingers, eyes and ears
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Seq+PUSH—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1610…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11159 SongWorlds
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Seq+PUSH—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1519…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11158 Deconstruction
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd+PUSH—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1518…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11157 Treasure Chest
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1517, “Tranquil Monody” (David…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11156 Radiance
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 13, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1516, “Immanent…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11155 Mixolydian Malfeasance
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 12, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1515, “Cryptic Essences” (David, & ‘Vid Grande, 12-29-06)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11154 Lydian Lethargy
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 11, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 6514, “Tangled Pyres” (David, solo, 2-8-19) 00:00-13:00…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11153 Phrygian Procrastination
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1513, “Beyond Semblance” (David & ‘Vid Grande, 12-29-06)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11152 Dorian Daydreams
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 9, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1512, “Subjective Usurpation” (David & ‘Vid Grande, 12-28-06)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11151 Mean-Tone Clouds
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 8, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1511, “The Dreamer Remains” (David & ‘Vid Grande, 12-28-06)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11150 Tuning the Sky
New Music b y David K. Barton, recorded July 7, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1510b, “New Advent Rhapsody, part 2” (David & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11149 Uncontrollable Beauty
PLATO No. 11149 Uncontrollable Beauty by PLATO & the Western Tradition
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11148 Primordial Worms
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 6, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1814, “Madmen in…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11147 Risky Daydreams
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 6, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1741, “Discourse of…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11146 Languid Automatons
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 6, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1641…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11145 Revelatory Perspectives
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 6, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1541, “Before the law” (David &…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11144 Hazards of Immersion
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded July 6, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1441b, “Pandora’s…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11143 Irrelevant Celebration
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 5, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 4131, “Endangered Colossus Confirmation” (David, solo 1-9-17)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11142 America's Birthday
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 4, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1412b, “Theatre of the World, part 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11141 Patriotic Ostinato
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 3, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0046 “Fireworks” (Boyd Nutting, Phil Ray, & Jon Yazell 7-3-88)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11140 Corruption's Depths
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 2, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0411, “Interstellar Abyss, part 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 4-4-93)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11139 Improbable Festivity
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded July 1, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1193, “Masquerade Ball” (David, & Boyd Nutting 10-28-02)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11138 People-Power
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 30, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 3828, “Independence Rag” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-30-16)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11137 Hidden From Language
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+M3 Kit; PLATO, No. 3117…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11136 Radiant Forms
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE 9 Instruments; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11135 Golden Dawn
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE 9 Instruments; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11134 Silence Retreats
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths+LIVE 9 Instruments; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11133 Fissures of Sound
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: ‘9997’ Sequence—›LIVE 9 Instruments; PLATO…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11132 Sky Flowers
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 29, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; M3-Kit; PLATO, No. 3112…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11131 Dysfunctional Congress
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 28, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 3111, “The Elephant Cotillion (The ‘GOP’ Mix)” (David, Boyd…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11130 Petulant Leadership
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 27, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1130, “Volatile Spirits” (David, Erin Taylor Young, Katie…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11129 SCOTUS Unhinged
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 26, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1912, “Channeling the Void Beings” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11128 Imaginary Vandals
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 25, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 2181, “Whirling Chaos/Calm Center” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11127 Refkecting Pool Trauma
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 24, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 2171, “Echoes of Never” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5-26-11)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11126 Nexus of Memories
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 23, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 2161, “Fortuitous Concourse of Memories” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11125 Curating Wisdom
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 2151, “Assembly of…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11124 At High Tea
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 2141, “Cubist…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11123 Historical Spirits
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 2131, “Being at the Root of…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11122 Majestic Visions
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Flute+Accordion Reeds; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11121 Elemental Urgings
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Melodeon+Accordion Reeds+PUSH—›…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11120 Summoning Muses
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 22, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 2101, “Vortex of…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11119 Solstice Ritual
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 21, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1191, “Headbangers’ Ball” (David, & Boyd Nutting 10-14-02)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11118 Prognosis Unknown
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 20, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1811, “Inscrutable Oracle” (David, & Boyd Nutting 9-23-09)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11117 Juneteenth Commemoration
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 19, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1711, “The Vault of Deliverance” (David, & Boyd Nutting 3-4-09)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11116 Unpersuaded Landscape
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 18, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1611, “Contemplation-Tenderness” (David, solo, Spurious Fugitive…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11115 Innocent Plantings
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 17, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1115, “Silver Rain (Laboratorium XV)” (David, Boyd Nutting, ’Vid…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11114 Little Nothing
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 16, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1114a, “Bagatelles, part 1” (David, ‘Vid Grande, Scott Hatt, &…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11113 Geometric Secrets
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1311, “Casual…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11112 Flowering Coherence
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice+Melodion; PLATO, No. 1112, “Revenant”…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11111 Separation's Shadow
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1111, “Palimpsest…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11110 Ancesters Calling
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1110, “Consulting the Surreal”…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11109 Unheard Echoes
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1191…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11108 Primal Orientation
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded June 15, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths, M3 Drumming; PLATO, No. 1108…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11107 Intimate Space
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 14, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1711, “The Vault of Deliverance” (David, & Boyd Nutting 3-4-09)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11106 Tranquil Garden
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 13, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1160a, “The Lion of Perfect Fixity (Laboratorium XXIX) part 1”…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11105 Cloud Shadows
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 12, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1510c, “New Advent Rhapsody part 3” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 11104 Archival Diversity
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded June 11, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1411b, “Multiplicity, part 2” (David, & Boyd Nutting 11-19-05)…