Brent Fariss

Bowing the bells

Travis & Chaz

Performing “Divisions on a ground” by Sepand Shahab

Excerpt from the program introduction:

“You might be wondering: why have a concert on an island? The space in which a concert unfolds has a profound effect on the musical experience. Whether its an abandoned power plant, a deconsecrated chapel, a neighborhood, or an island, careful attention to this aspect of performance practice has been a theme for NMC composers. When the idea was floated, it immediately clicked for the composers involved that the music should be in conversation with the place.”

“There is also something inspiring about this tiny urban oasis which may not be readily apparent. Although part of the City Parks system, the island has been unofficially adopted by anonymous volunteer custodians inspired to visit regularly and do things like water the grass with a water pump hooked up to a car battery. As a presenter of experimental music, I can relate to this sort of behavior.”

Photo by Thomas Fang

A pair of turns, a pause, in tandem

Steve Parker, trombone

Chamber concert with works by Brent and me

“Turn on the Light” performed by Line Upon Line

“Unitard” by Brent Fariss

Steel bells made for line upon line

John Cage’s 100th Birthday performance. Had a great time curating this show with Michelle, Matt, and Brent.

It has been 10 years since the first NMC performance. Here is a review of our recent anniversary performance at New Music Box.

A few photos from our first performance:

Photos from NMC’s 10th Anniversary concert

Working with Michael Pisaro and Andy Stoltz in the studio to record “Ascending Series 7”