ear to the world. repetition without accumulation. trying. activity without beginning or end. selfless. bored confronting boredom. patience. thoughtless. recursive. understanding over stood. annoyance. accidental purpose. inconsiderate. urgency without aim. gentle. sound as material. world to the ear.

the first album from john collins mccormick released under his own name (he has previously released albums as sky thing), is a collection of his sound sculptures that he has created and performed between 2012 and 2014. it is a patient collection. ten pieces, just over two hours of sound. it is released in conjunction with mccormick’s m.f.a. exhibition at herron school of art and design.