via our twitter we have unveiled our new logo and a hint of the new look of the new Avant Media.
Friday Afternoon Links IV-xvii-2009
I linked to this yesterday on my twitter account but thought it was definitely worth reposting here.
While we’re at it, Avant Media is now on Twitter – the account is still set to private while we work out some of the specifics, (we will go public with the launch of the new website) but if you’re interested in following the behind the scenes life here at Avant Media, we welcome you.
Friday Afternoon Links II-vi-2009
The death of print media edition.
An interesting look at the plight of the newspaper
Always amusing, Gawker rounds up the twitter feeds of media-types
A roundup of Avant Media artists on Twitter after the Jump »
The Nature of Collaboration
In December Ana Baer-Carrillo and I collaborated on Doleo Æternus, an evening-length work for musicians, computer, and video which was presented at the ISIM conference in Denver. This is a long and tumultuous work in the history of Avant Media, and it spans almost the entire duration that Avant Media has been in existence. From our first show in New York City in January of 2007, where we premiered what was then Anger, to our most recent performance, Ana’s work has been a powerful influence on my work and a guiding force keeping me grounded enough in reality to reign in, albeit ever so slightly, my penchant for the extreme. (more…)
New Aqua Madora sample
I’ve just uploaded a new audio sample of Aqua Madora. The video on the page is still from the Permanent Wilting performance with Dani Beauchamp dancing. I’ve added a sample of the “Table” section of the Triplicate performance which was expertly recorded by Mike Rugnetta here.
I’m also including the sample after the jump. here
home at last
After an intense semester teaching at Texas State, home feels perfect.
I’ve been able to start working on new ideas and also finish some never ending tasks…..
I’ve been reconnecting with old friends and family. Thanks to Randy I became a Pandora addict and feel no shame!
I’m looking forward for the next Avant Media experience!
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Doleo Æternus recording
I’ve just posted the full length recording of Doleo Æternus on this page: ISIM Recording
The recording turned out quite well, and I want to say a big thank you to all of the performers who played so beautifully.
Doleo Æternus at the ISIM
In just over two weeks we will be premiering the new version of Anger at the third annual ISIM Festival in Denver Colorado. This is a major new version of the work, now being called Doleo Æternus. We’re very excited to be going back to our home-town (of sorts) and peforming this piece there. The staff of the ISIM has been extremely helpful, and the soloist: Mike Rugnetta, Amali Premawardhana and Myself; will be joined by members of the University of Denver Playground Ensemble.
The program at ISIM is very large, and as such has only a small space for program notes. My full description of the piece is after the jump. Jump »
No Einstein?? I has a sad.
I’m thoroughly disheartened by the news of Gerard Mortier leaving City Opera. And it’s seeming more and more that his departure means we’re losing what was really going to be an interesting season and future.
Of course, I was most looking forward to the revival of Einstein on The Beach which he had planned. This is a piece I’ve been obsessed about since I first heard snippets of it years ago in the interdisciplinary performance class where I met Ana.
But Mortier’s decision to leave is bigger than just one piece. (more…)
The Society
I’m going to sleep on it before I write anything rash, but I just got home from a show at the Abrons Art Center called The Society.
My sentiment right now is it was a horrible piece of trash undeserving of any funding, let alone massive funding by a cadre of international organizations (some of them Governmental!) paying to have it toured – literally – around the world.
But like I said – I’m going to sleep on it before I write anything rash. (And before I do let me preempt by saying my opinions definitely do not reflect those of Avant Media or its affiliates.)
