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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. 10985 Soul's Ordered Dwelling
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1985, “Psychic…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10984 Preparing a Bed
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1984, “Music for…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10983 Words of Blessing
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Planet Earth Drum Set; PLATO, No. 1983…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10982 Shouting at Heaven
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: ‘Throat-Singing’ Phone Sample; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10981 Taking Aim
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; Kybd—›Synths; ‘Boy’ Phone Sample…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10980 Fallen Angels
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 30, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1980, “Temporal Nexus” (David &…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10979 Evolving...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 29, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1979, “Play of Fields” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-23-10)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10978 Exploring...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 28, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1978, “They Know Their Own Minds” (David, & Boyd Nutting…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10977 Learning...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 27, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1977, “Ominous Landscape” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-23-10)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10976 Listening...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 25, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1976, “Twisted Ambience” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Julie Soales…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10975 Squandering...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 25, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1975, “Heavy Weather” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Julie Soales…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10974 Resisting...
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 24, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1974, “Go Barefoot!” (David, & Boyd Nutting 6-16-10) 00:04-…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10973 Approaching the Gentler World
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd+Music Mouse—›Synths; LIVE-11 MIDI—›…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10972 Beyond Expectations
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice: Kybd+MusicMouse—›Synths; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10971 Incandescent Laughter
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; Kybd+LIVE 11…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10970 Alien Lampposts
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; LIVE 11 MIDI-‘18Scraps1’; ‘Fire…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10969 Pastoral Landscapes
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice: Kybd+Music Mouse—›LIVE 9-GRII…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10968 Listening to Wonder
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 23, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; Kybd+Music Mouse—›LIVE…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10967 Dedication
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 22, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1967, “Mute Boys Singing” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5-26-10)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10966 Consecration
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 21, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1966, “Aftermathematics” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5-26-10)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10965 Consolation
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 20, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1965, “The Esoteric Toll Booth” (David, Boyd Nutting, & ‘Vid…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10964 Transformation
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 19, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1964, “The Vestibule of Ambition” (David, Boyd Nutting, & ‘Vid…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10963 Playmates
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 18, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1963, “The Perturbations of Polarity” (David, & ‘Vid Grande…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10962 Abundance
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 17, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1962, “The Pillar of Perfection” (David, solo, Michiana…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10958 Aspects Returning
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No,. 1958, “The Cafeteria of False…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10961 Trembling…
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No,. 1961, “The…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10960 Interstellar Vistas
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No,. 1960, “The Haven…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10959 In Our Future
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No,. 1959, “The…
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PLATO No. 10957 Outpoured Being
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No,. 1957, “The…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10956 Sigils of Desire
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 16, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No,. 1956, “The…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10955 Light's Friendship
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 15, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1955, “The Cavern of Forgetfulness” (David, ‘Vid Grande, Gary…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10954 Occult Outpouring
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 14, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1954, “The Gazebo of Mistaken Identities” (David, ‘Vid Grande…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10953 Friday the 13th, No. 8
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 13, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1953, “Sub-Urban Dance Music” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10952 Gestures Signal
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 12, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1952, “Tickling the Ears” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary Kowalski…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10951 New Pages
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 11, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1951, “Exploring Inner Space” (David, ‘Vid Grande, & Gary…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10950 Grove's Aura
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 10, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1950, “Over-Abundance of Information” (David, & ‘Vid Grande…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10949 Undefined Miracles
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1949 “…of Infinite…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10948 Consummate Achievements
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1948 “The…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10947 Threats Outlasting
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1947 “Breaching…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10946 Convoluted Abysses
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Voice; Accordion Reeds, Kybd—›Synths…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10945 Unimagined Bridges
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1945, “Old…
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PLATO No. 10944 Winged Energy
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 9, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: PLATO, No. 1944, “Reconciling the…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10943 Ardent Meshwork
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 8, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1943, “Extending Into Indeterminacy” (David, solo, Michiana…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10942 Invisible Landscape
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 7, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0942, “Echoes of Never, part 2” (Dimitri Lemay, Chad Miller…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10941 Poverty's Gaze
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 6, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0941, “Echoes of Never, part 1” (Dimitri Lemay, Chad Miller…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10940 Innocent Mirrors
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 5, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0940, “Reviving Obsolete Gods” (David, solo 10-25 & 12-31–98)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10939 Eternal Ease
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 4, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1939, “Bedouin Safari” (David, Boyd Nutting, & Zander (cat)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10938 Transient Jewels
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 4, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 1938, “The Astral Calliope” (David, & Boyd Nutting 5-12-10)…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10937 Opposed to Sky
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1937 “Steampunk…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10936 Reclining Among Flowers
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1936 “Ravers’…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10935 Ancient Trees
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1935, “Dancing…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10934 Reticent Forge
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; 1351a Sample; PLATO, No…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10933 Lamentation's Names
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1933 “Strange…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10932 Love's Landscape
Real-Time Improvisation by David K. Barton & Boyd Nutting, recorded March 3, 2026, PLATO’s Studio, Michiana. David: Kybd—›Synths; PLATO, No. 1932, “EndGame”…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10931 Sky-Ornaments
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 2, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0931, “Bats in the Anechoic Chamber 1” (David, Chad Miller…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10930 Divine Ash
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded March 1, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0930, “Invisible Force Fields 2” (David, Chad Miller, Dimitri…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10929 Sky Hunter
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 28, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0929, “Invisible Force Fields 1” (David, Chad Miller…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10928 Fashioning Light
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 27, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0928, “IUSB Fest 98, No. 2” (David, Dimitri Lemay Tyson…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10927 Jumping Overboard
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 26, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0927, “IUSB Fest 98, No. 1” (David, Dimitri Lemay, & Tyson…
PLATO & the Western TraditionPLATO No. 10926 Joyful Work
New Music by David K. Barton, recorded February 26, 2026, PLATO’s PilotHouse, Michiana. PLATO, No. 0926, “Seeking Alien stars 2” (David, Chad Miller, Dimitri…