Music for Dance

Read the review/extensive interview on Disquiet: http://disquiet.com/2013/05/01/peter-kirn-music-for-dance-2013/ Download a lossless copy (Creative Commons licensed, pay what you like) http://pkirn.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-dance Music for Dance P. KIRN MUSIC FOR DANCE is a compilation of music I produced for choreographers, 2002-2011. I've recomposed these materials into a continuous musical soundscape. It's a new narrative that's independent of the original works, but inspired by the connection to these collaborators. I realize looking back at this work that it represents a chapter in my life, living in Manhattan and working in computer sounds in live, improvisatory contexts, challenged and transformed by the experience of space and time found in the modern dance scene there. Now, looking back on those nine years in New York City takes on a special meaning. I want in particular to recognize the long-term collaborative relationships I had with two choreographers and fellow Sarah Lawrence College alumni, Kathy Westwater and Christopher Williams. The sound materials here come largely from work for Kathy Westwater, especially her Dark Matter series, along with works completed with Christopher Williams, Elise Knudson, and Pauliina Ailennoinen. The sounds are synthesized or heavily digitally processed, with only momentary incursions of sampled and found sound, including a brief interludes of my own vocals and processed flute/vocal sounds recorded with the talented Margaret Lancaster. Venues included Dance Theater Workshop, 92nd Street Y, Boston Cyberarts Festival, Joyce SoHo, and others. Thanks to John Yannelli, Sarah Rudner, Dan Hurlin, and Emily Devine of the Sarah Lawrence Dance program. In memory of Viola Farber, who helped launch me on this journey. Completed: 2011 Peter Kirn, Berlin 2013 Music for Kathy Westwater, Christopher Williams, and Elise Knudson Photos: Peter Kirn Design: Anette K. Hansen