Sarah Hennies's piece, Border Loss, explores 'totally free rhythm through instructions that still cause rhythm,' navigating a rhythmic thicket of diverse percussion instruments.
Composition History
Michael Pisaro-Liu's side by side was created with Greg Stuart providing detailed feedback throughout the process, leading to significant changes from the first draft to the final version.
Performer Biography
Greg Stuart, the percussionist on this album, often explores the question of what a percussionist is through his work.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2021 at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia, South Carolina.
Composition History
The pieces on this album, by Sarah Hennies and Michael Pisaro-Liu, were developed through close collaboration with Greg Stuart, creating problems uniquely suited to his abilities.
Interpretation
Unlike his previous projects that emphasized sonic anonymity, on this album, Greg Stuart embraces a more vulnerable attitude, allowing his individual sound to be heard.
Performer Biography
For 15 years, Greg Stuart's approach to percussion has been shaped by focal dystonia, a condition affecting his left hand's action, leading him to refuse traditional soloistic display.
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