HCMF concert 2022
As part of the Freedom to Move programme I performed a concert with Dan Bridgwood-Hill/DBH and 5 vocalists:
Alice Brookes
Ben Spatz
Kirsty Ferguson Lewis
Stephanie Lampera
Supriya Nagarajan.
Under the direction of Sofia Jernberg, 5 vocalists, accomplished in their own right explored concepts of instant composition, leading to 5 performances by each singer, using the 2 Dans as their pliable, orchestra. Each brought a singular approach, ranging from Supriya deeply rooted in the Carnatac vocal tradition, to Ben’s more theatrical or storytelling experience.
Freedom to Move – Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (hcmf.co.uk)
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anonymous bash
A new post on an old event = a new Charles Hayward album recorded at Islington Mill as part of a Samarbetta residency, I played guitar on a few tracks, some electric bass, some voice and metalic interjections.
Available from http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/products/CharlesHayward-AnonymousBash-Samarbeta-100698.html
Charles Hayward – Anonymous Bash (Vinyl, UK, 2014) For Sale | Discogs
in limited edition Vinyl with download code.
I always love to play with powerful drummers and Charles Hayward is certainly one of those. Charles attracted a diverse gaggle of musicians to engage in his strange process of guiding/misguiding us through improvisations into recordings - which were edited, juxtaposed and finally printed on this nice heavy vinyl. More special for me as this was the first time I actually played with both brothers (Chris and Sam) at the same time…. to be continued….
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Generation Air – Spacecadets Air design
spacecadets air design
Happy to have finished/installed sounds for Jamima Latimer’s installation – Generation Air at Durham DLI gallery.
Here’s a suggestion of the sounds you would hear.
Some of these are triggered by motion sensors so if you move a lot or there are lots of visitors you will hear a noisier soundscape. A lot of the time it’s fairly quiet. Sit or lie still on the big cushions and you can simply regress to the womb.
Installation goes to Ashton-under-Lyne Art Gallery, Berwick Visual Arts and Towneley Hal in Burnley later in the year.
This seems to follow really nicely from the Body stories installation which focussed on skin and bone; this one goes even more internal.
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great gig at Islington Mill last friday
rehearsals/improvisations with Charles Hayward, Sam Weaver, Chris Weaver and Daniel Weaver.
Really enjoyed playing at Islington Mill on the friday of Fatout fest, with Charles Hayward. Charles lead local musicians in an inspiring week of collaborations and improvisation, leading to a storming gig. Ranging from nervy No wave/free rock to clouds of ghosts, the week was filled with great moments, healthy clashes and surprising invention. Plus an opportunity to play with 2 of my brothers – Chris and Sam.
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Sounds from the other City – live soundtrack
Sounds from the other city festival on the Salford Manchester border
Videojam – live score to a Joe Whitmore animation.
Sunday 4th May 5.30pm Bexley Square, Chapel St. by the New Oxford pub – part of an afternoon of live music to film.
See http://soundsfromtheothercity.com/stages/video-jam-bexley-square/
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Sunday 13th July 2014 Solo gig in Hebden bridge
supporting Kawabata Makoto of Acid Mothers Temple
Sunday 13th July at Hebden Bridge Masonic Hall
more details to follow.
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short video exerpt “Complex Futures” live at Burgess Foundation
A short clip from John Richards, kindly uploaded to Facebook from the first gig of our tour and attracting highbrow comments already. It’s striking to me how the intro in isolation gives little indication of where the piece ends up, so I hope you’ll enjoy it live sometime soon. I will be recording this piece with the help of Sam Weaver at Islington Mill soon. Let me know what you thought/think…
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DD day manchester full house
A really great reception in Manchester on Saturday, hope to get good crowds in Hebden, London and Bristol.
Nice photos from www.Samhuddleston.co.uk