ensemble recherche, founded in 1984, is a highly sought-after ensemble for 20th-century music, performing around 65 concerts annually and producing 2-3 CDs each year.
Recording & Production
The note 'Watch Feldman for Cut Off!!!' at the end of 'Last Shot' in the 'Untitled film music' suggests that Morton Feldman himself was involved in directing the recording of his film scores.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Morton Feldman saw a deep connection between his musical ideas and Jackson Pollock's painting process, particularly in their shared 'all over' approach to their respective 'canvasses'.
Compositional Technique
Feldman's 'Untitled film music' includes specific subheadings like 'City', 'The Beach', and 'Desert', and the score indicates precise second durations for individual passages, suggesting a close tie to the film's imagery.
Composition History
The music for the documentary 'Jackson Pollock' was originally scored with Indonesian Gamelan music, which Pollock rejected, leading to John Cage recommending Feldman for the job.
Composition History
Morton Feldman's music for 'Something Wild in the City' was ultimately discarded because the director, Jack Garfein, found Feldman's celesta music inappropriate for a rape scene.
Composer Biography
Morton Feldman's musical aesthetic was profoundly shaped by his circle of friends in New York, which included painters like Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock, and musicians such as John Cage.
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