This album features two works: "The Unchanging Sea," which was recorded live in concert on May 13, 2016, and "Beijing Harmony," recorded on May 16, 2017.
Composition History
"Beijing Harmony" was commissioned by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, for its 'Composing China' project.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bill Morrison's film "The Unchanging Sea" re-assembles a new narrative from various ancient films about going to and returning from the sea, using the original title as a starting point.
Composition History
The work "The Unchanging Sea" was commissioned by the Seattle Symphony as part of its Sonic Evolution project and by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art features digital collages created by Denise Burt, using images from the film "The Unchanging Sea" by Bill Morrison.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The film "The Unchanging Sea" by Bill Morrison, with music by Michael Gordon, was inspired by the discovery of a decaying print of D.W. Griffith's 1910 film of the same name.
Recording & Production
The recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for this album were all handled by Dmitriy Lipay.
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