It's 2011 and already it seems that this year's going to be great. Not ecologically or politically, obviously. But for me, egocentrically.
In early February 2011, my NEW ALBUM (!) “Severe Insomnia” will be released on UK/Poland label Lumberton Trading Company. The album is almost entirely instrumental...mixing orchestral music, electronics, found sounds, hyperventilations, etc.
Initially, it’ll only be available as a Physical CD, which you’ll be able to get from various international stores and at shows. The first 25 will come in hand-painted glass cases.
I have a fantastic live band to help me realize my fantasies and anxieties. Wes Reid has been a musical collaborator for the last few months. He's an awesome drummer who really manages to incorporate the found sound element I used for "Oh Ah Ee" (my first album). Then I have some great horns: Matt Steckler, Fernando Arruda, Jeff Hudgens and an upright bassist: Lucas Dedmon. My friend--Brooklyn-based folktress Melaena Cadiz--is singing harmonies. We had two shows late last year and I was really invigorated by everyone's playing.
Here are two clips, captured on my friend Jennie's phone. Not perfect, mind you, but a pretty successful first show, especially considering that we hadn't ever had a rehearsal with the entire band.
Here's a take on "Oh Ah Ee:"
...and an excerpt of "My Head Is Underwater"
