Disquiet Junto Project 0712: Zebra Code
Dear Members of the Disquiet Junto,
This week’s project arose when Jason Richarson (aka Bassling) proposed we try something out inspired by an article, linked to below, from Boing Boing.
Sadly, it looks like I won’t be making it to Musikfestival Bern next month. There’s still a tiny chance, but I got sick toward the end of the summer holiday, and while I’m all better now, I have a bunch of work coming up, so I think the timing won’t make sense. I’m hopeful for next year, and for other trips.
Thanks, as always, for your generosity with your time, creativity, and curiosity.
Best from San Francisco,
Marc Weidenbaum
marc@disquiet.com
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Disquiet Junto Project 0712: Zebra Code
The Assignment: What rhythm do you hear in a bar code?
Step 1: Locate something you purchased or received that has a zebra code, or bar code, on the packaging.
Step 2: Interpret the bar code from Step 1 as a rhythm.
Step 3: Make music using the rhythm from Step 2.
This project was proposed thanks to Jason Richardson, who shared this Boing Boing post:
https://boingboing.net/2025/08/19/will-it-riff-turns-product-barcodes-into-heavy-metal-jams.htmlTasks Upon Completion:
Label: Include “disquiet0712” (no spaces/quotes) in the name of your track.
Upload: Post your track to a public account (SoundCloud preferred but by no means required). It’s best to focus on one track, but if you post more than one, clarify which is the “main” rendition.
Share: Post your track and a description/explanation at https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0712-zebra-code/
Discuss: Listen to and comment on the other tracks.
Additional Details:
Length: The length is up to you.
Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025, 11:59pm (that is: just before midnight) wherever you are.
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License: It’s preferred (but not required) to set your track as downloadable and allowing for attributed remixing (i.e., an attribution Creative Commons license).
Please Include When Posting Your Track:
More on the 712th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Zebra Code — The Assignment: What rhythm do you hear in a bar code? — at https://disquiet.com/0712/.