Michael Compitello is also a member of New Morse Code, a duo with cellist Hannah Collins, whose debut album was praised for its "clarity of artistic vision and their near-perfect synchronicity."
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Unsnared Drum," refers to freeing the snare drum from expectations and its historical role, allowing it to be bold, coy, suave, and elegant.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in February 2021 at Oktaven Audio in Mt. Vernon, New York, with Ryan Streber handling engineering, mixing, and mastering.
Performer Biography
Michael Compitello, the percussionist on this album, is described as a "fast rising" performer dedicated to commissioning and premiering new works for percussion instruments.
Composition History
For these compositions, Michael Compitello sent each composer a snare drum and a collection of implements, allowing them to investigate the instrument from the ground up.
Composition History
The works on this album were created through a four-year collaboration between percussionist Michael Compitello and composers Nina Young, Hannah Lash, Amy Beth Kirsten, and Tonia Ko.
