spotlight on


Aidan Baker

Last updated 02/23/08

Aidan Baker is well known in the Toronto music scene for his improvisational work with ARC, Mnemosyn, Nadja and as a solo artist. one of the most prolific artists in the ping things catalogue, Aidan is possessed of a keen sense of the shaping of melody from randomness and the ability to create beauty from the mundane. an acomplished writer, poet and graphic artist, Aidan is a fantastic talent that continues to inspire those around him...

titles by Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "At the Base of the Mind is Coiled a Serpent"
continuing in the tradition of Aidan Baker's mastery of the ambient improv genre

Aidan Baker "Dog Fox Gone to Ground"
Processed acoustic work from Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "Field of Drones"
recorded live at the Om festival

Aidan Baker "Figures"
a re-issued edition of the classic improvisational study by Aidan Baker, expanded with bonus tracks!

Aidan Baker "Green and Cold"
Aidan Baker's second release on the Gears of Sand label, now available at ping things!

Aidan Baker "I Will Always and Forever Hold You in My Heart and Mind"
Aidan Baker's brilliant new release!

Aidan Baker "Letters"
experimental soundscapes referencing the Marquis de Sade, Octavio Paz, & Jack the Ripper

Aidan Baker "Live at the Rotunda"
a limited edition live set from Aidan Baker taken from a performance in Philidelphia in 2007

Aidan Baker "Oneiromancer"
a new release by Aidan Baker featuring dark ambient drones...

Aidan Baker "Pendulum"
the latest release from Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "Remixes"
other artists interpret the work of Aidan Baker!

Aidan Baker "The Sea Swells a Bit"
post rock drones by Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "Still My Beating Heart Beats"
studies in electronic drones from Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "The Taste of Summer on Your Skin" 3" CD
a new shortform release by Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker "Threnody One"
new work by Aidan Baker exploring a drone world built with layered guitar tracks

Aidan Baker "Traumerei"
a series of new loop studies from Aidan Baker

Aidan Baker and Matt Borghi "Undercurrents"
an inspired collaboration by Aidan Baker and Matt Borghi

Aidan Baker and Ultra Milkmaids "At Home With Aidan Baker and Ultra Milkmaids
a collaboration between wonderful talents

Aidan Baker and This Quiet Army "Orange"
a brilliant collaborative work!

Merrell, Baker and Jordan "Nagual"
a collaborative work featuring Todd Merrall, Aidan Baker and Patrick Jordan!

ARC "The Circle is Not Round"
ARC returns with another inspired improvisational tour de force!

ARC/Aidan Baker "Repercussion"
ARC's contribution to the Piehead Records 2002 subscription series.

Mnemosyne "The Air Grows Small Fingers"
the debut full length release by the brilliant space rock trio!

Nadja "Bliss Torn From Emptiness"
Aidan Baker continues his study of dark and heavy sounds!

Nadja "Body Cage"
Aidan Baker's darker side project returns with a powerful and emotional release

Nadja "Thaumogenesis"
thick dark sounds from Aidan Baker's group project

Nadja "Trembled"
a limited edition release from Aidan Baker's dark ambient side project

Nadja "Truth Becomes Death"
a new release from Aidan Baker's heavy improv project Nadja

Nadja/Methadrone "Absorption"
a split release by Nadja and Methadrone

Various Artists "Cryosphere"
a collection of glacial ambience including a new track by Aidan Baker