'Ilimaq' was commissioned by several institutions, including Texas Performing Arts at the University of Texas, Walker Art Center, Stanford Live, and Duke Performances.
Recording & Production
This album is an instrumental and electroacoustic soundscape composed by John Luther Adams and performed by Glenn Kotche on drum kit and percussion.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer John Luther Adams (JLA) states that his musical journey began with rock drumming, and he found the drummer he always imagined he could be in Glenn Kotche.
Album & Artwork
The album's photography, titled 'In between Something and Nothing', is by Dennis Keeley.
Recording & Production
The album was mixed and mastered by Nathaniel Reichman and recorded by Patrick Burns, with Doug Perkins serving as the studio producer.
Compositional Technique
In Inuit tradition, the shaman rides the sound of the drum to and from the spirit world, and in 'Ilimaq', the drummer leads a journey through soundscapes.
