Archive for January, 2011

Lately I’ve been listening to Ryan Francesconi & Kane Mathis’ Songs from the Cedar House. Played on Bulgarian Tambura and Oud, the duo are intense, indicative of the style of these instruments, but also impeccably tight in their following of one another through melodic and rhythmic structures. In some parts, passive listening is impossible, [...]

I recently recorded two versions of the piece, “I Almost Expect To Be Remembered As A Chair” with Greg Norman at Electrical Audio. As mentioned elsewhere on this site, this piece functions differently based on the room, and Electrical was no exception. The sound was not at all what I expected, and I almost wondered [...]

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing New Yorker Byron Westbrook’s project Corridors a few times over the last couple of years. Incorporating sound and visuals, it’s more than just watching something while hearing someone play something. As an audience member, you get the sense that a lot is taking place – both within [...]