Just in case anyone else was wondering as much as I was how I could get some of these, here's the site! It was a slightly awkwardly structured piece, but it's carried through by his eagerness, and even more once the bells come in. But it really needed more of the bells chiming, as if from distances.
Tina Antolini came across a great subject in Jeff Clapp. He's done one of those ultimate recycling acts - turning oxygen canisters from Mount Everest into bells. He's also a great narrator. Clapp is relaxed yet lively and conversational.
He didn't just think about this project, he did it!
I was puzzled how and why he coincidentaly received a guide about used canisters just before he left for Everest. I also would have liked to hear a bit more of the bells. Not a steady bed under his narrative. But as punctuation and an audio reminder of the fruits of his labors.
This story highlights Jeff Clapp's art project which, although it may be considered by some to be a little frivolous, ultimately makes one think that it is necessary for an artist to go to great lengths to create his art.
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John Blackmer
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 04:31 PM | Permalink
http://www.bellsfromeverest.com/
Just in case anyone else was wondering as much as I was how I could get some of these, here's the site! It was a slightly awkwardly structured piece, but it's carried through by his eagerness, and even more once the bells come in. But it really needed more of the bells chiming, as if from distances.
Tripp Sommer
Posted on March 20, 2005 at 12:12 PM | Permalink
Review of Bells From Everest
Tina Antolini came across a great subject in Jeff Clapp. He's done one of those ultimate recycling acts - turning oxygen canisters from Mount Everest into bells. He's also a great narrator. Clapp is relaxed yet lively and conversational.
He didn't just think about this project, he did it!
I was puzzled how and why he coincidentaly received a guide about used canisters just before he left for Everest. I also would have liked to hear a bit more of the bells. Not a steady bed under his narrative. But as punctuation and an audio reminder of the fruits of his labors.
David Lamb
Posted on March 15, 2005 at 02:00 PM | Permalink
Review of Bells From Everest
This story highlights Jeff Clapp's art project which, although it may be considered by some to be a little frivolous, ultimately makes one think that it is necessary for an artist to go to great lengths to create his art.