Artist description Blending various forms of sampling and synthesis to make music that is both harsh and soothing, both organic and synthetic.

Music Style Electroacoustic Computer Music

Musical Influences Iannis Xenakis, Paul Lansky, Charles Dodge, Mara Helmuth, Luigi Russolo, Batilla Pratella, John Cage

Similar Artists Iannis Xenakis, et al

Artist History William J. Spry is an Electronic Media student at UC's College-Conservatory of Music. He is also currently taking courses at CCM's Center for Computer Music. He composed his first Electroacoustic piece in 1999 and is currently working on his first album of Electroacoustic music. William also composes more mainstream electronic music under the moniker Albino Black, as well as playing guitar and singing for the band Acrylic Warfare.

Group Members William J. Spry

Instruments Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Silicon Graphics

Press Reviews "The one piece that really blew my mind wasWilliam Spry's 'Countdown to Infinity'. The piecewas very focused and very tense. Just the soundof the piece was fascinating. When the crowd camein with '5! 4! 3! 2! 1!' I lost it. It wasperfect timing. This was comic relief that didn'truin the piece. The only criticism I have is thetitle. I would have kept the "countdown" sectiona secret." --Review from Sonic Explorations, 2001

Additional Info William's music has been featured in the continuing Sonic Explorations series at CCM.

Location Cincinnati, Ohio - USA

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