The work 'Between the Kiss and the Chaos' originated as five scenes for a puppet opera titled 'Masters,' a collaboration between the composer and puppeteer Brian Hull.
Compositional Technique
The pieces for electric violin and loop pedals aim to create a narrative arc and linear progression despite using circularly repeated material.
Recording & Production
This recording was funded by 113 friends and fans through Kickstarter.com, making it possible for the artist to share his music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The title 'Between the Kiss and the Chaos' represents the tension between the inspiration and the struggle of the creative process for artists.
Instruments
Tracy Silverman, the electric violinist, plays 6-string electric violins built by Danny Ferrington and uses Boomerang III Phrase Sampler loop pedals.
