Robert Ashley "Concrete"

[Tony Hardie-Bick]

On 02/03/12 18:18, K9 Kai Niggemann wrote:
> I'm a big fan of Robert Ashley, a modern opera composer from NY.
> (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Ashley)
>
> He claims he is the oldest Ableton Live user in the world which is likely
> true (b. 1930!).
>
> Here is the opening piece from his "Concrete" Opera (2006), which will be
> staged in NY in April (but I'm afraid I won't make it…)
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N92RVVxz-Hw

I struggle a bit with anything like a formal operatic vocal, but this is really
fascinating... sounds and context-setting a great source of inspiration, and
another unexpected angle on electronic music

Tony (HB)