Unfortunately, my recent residency applications have turned what was formerly a mere observation into a first-hand account. Lucky for me, when my task was complete, my eyes remained intact. Ultimately, it was probably good for me to try and get a handle on my body of work, but I'm not big into defining things that don't need to be defined. It's part of what makes me a bad academic.
Anyway, here's what I came up with. Hopefully it doesn't make you want to gouge eyes, too.
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"I believe that the concert hall is far too limiting to contain all musical expression. In my work, I attempt to present music in as many forms as possible by invading the art gallery, the theater, the internet, and most especially the streets and alleys of the city. An evening concert is a wonderful experience, but reaches only a small fraction of the population. I seek to bring the sounds of 21st century music to a variety of audiences in any location I can get to.
Moving outside traditional music venues often means fusing sound with other creative disciplines. Much of my work is inspired by literature, visual arts, and theater. Many pieces begin with the question, “How can I combine music with that?” and end with a hybrid work created in partnership with another artist. Unique spaces, both virtual and physical, also intrigue me and often lead to site-specific performances and installations.
Technology is an essential element of my work and is used both in enabling the presentation of sound in odd locations and in bending sound into new roles. I work with a variety of hardware and software in creating my pieces, and especially enjoy blending traditional acoustic instruments with new technology. I firmly believe in the laptop as a performance instrument, and consider it my most important tool in creating music."
