Who knew that on Emily’s birthday weekend in 2010, half of the six pack would convene in Los Angeles California? Martin, along with Adam and Shawn Wille drove down from Lake Tahoe for a few days to visit and help build a compost pile for Emily and Erik. Of course a group bike ride was in order, and I used the opportunity to create a musical video for a “Cycling and the Arts” exhibit in Chicago. Emily and Colleen shot it, and here it is, the second “Flux Ride.”
Paying homage to the Fluxus “Happenings,” FLUX BIKES rides, led by Rob Frye, invite group participation for an exploration of both the sonic possibilities of bicycles and a physical space.
With pre-recorded Flux Bikes loops emanating from Rob’s portable speaker, the group took off to explore Highland Park and jam along the Arroyo Seco and Rio de Los Angeles bike paths. Using contact mics, looping techniques, chimes, bongos, bells and honkers, the riders filled the city with bicycle music. Another stop was made at the Bike Oven, a local non-profit bicycle Co-op that provided materials for the wind chimes.
Video/Photos by Emily Frye and Colleen Rafferty
Edited by Rob Frye
That is so cool. I hope there will be a flux ride in STL soon!