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Well, I've finally released my first solo cd titled "After the Harvest". The music serves as I have long been interested in medieval music and the compositional processes of composers Guillaume Machaut, Perotin and Guillaume Dufay. I wanted to explore some ideas I have about those processes and their connection to the music of post-minimalist composers Steve Reich and Arvo Pärt. Another factor impacting this music is the information gathered by my mother's genealogical research. It shows both my deep American roots (since 1610) and the British Isles/Celtic ancestry still farther back. My study of traditional American music, especially the mountain dulcimer and its Appalachian repertoire, has also planted a whole collection of sounds and ideas into my mind's ear
A number of the works recorded here are built on specific medieval compositions. What we refer to today as Gregorian Chant was a single line musical style, with no harmony or multiple voice parts. During the 12th century, composers began to add a 2nd part to the single line of existing chants. This style was referred to as organum. By the 13th century a 3rd part was being added to existing 2-part organum to create what was called a motet. It is this idea of adding to existing works that inspired my working methods. I selected several medieval pieces and either sequenced them or created audio tracks from an existing recording. To these tracks I added 2 to 10 more tracks of overdubs. Next, the original sequences or audio tracks of the medieval work were removed. I then used the editing environment of the computer to craft the remaining tracks into the form you hear here.
Together, the pieces tell a tale of how our lives are tied to the everchanging cycle of the seasons.
I hope you enjoy.
Michael
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| Solo slide guitar in DADGAD tuning. Don Juan's crow surveys the desert. | |
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| For 6 string guitar, Hammered Dulcimer, Organ and Oboe. A celebration of life. Joyous yet firmly footed on terestrial ground. The title is a tribute to the writings of Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh | |
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| 12 string guitar, 6 string guitar, classical guitar, hammered dulcimer and alto, tenor and bass recorders. Pondering the connection between human love and divine grace. | |
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