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Conversations with Canadian Composers

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Canada

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Conversations with Canadian Composers

Language:

English


Episodes

Ep 15 Rebecca Bruton

2/22/2021
Episode 15 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Rocky Mountain-based composer Rebecca Bruton. Recorded in January 2020. Links: http://rebeccabruton.com Full Swanherds concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJxuE_71qZk https://rebeccaflood.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/lilmansound http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:02:14:32

Ep 16 Craig Dunsmuir

2/13/2021
Episode 16 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer, guitarist, and listener Craig Dunsmuir. Recorded in January 2020. Links: https://kunudusuvuntu.bandcamp.com https://www.mixcloud.com/craigfraid/ https://bandcamp.com/craigdunsmuir http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:01:32:14

Ep 13 Germaine Liu

2/8/2021
Episode 13 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and percussionist Germaine Liu. Recorded in January 2020. Links: https://soundcloud.com/germaine-liu https://crlmusic.bandcamp.com/releases http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:01:07:41

Ep. 14 - Shaw-Han Liem

2/5/2021
Episode 14 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and video game designer Shaw-Han Liem. Recorded in December 2019. Links: http://www.robotandproud.com https://iamrobotandproud.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/robotandproud http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:01:23:57

Ep 12 Nick Storring

2/4/2021
Episode 12 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based cellist and composer Nick Storring. Recorded in September 2017. Links: https://nickstorring.ca http://nickstorring.bandcamp.com http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:01:48:07

Ep. 11 - Marilyn Lerner

1/21/2020
Episode 11 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based pianist and composer Marilyn Lerner. Recorded in October 2017. Links: https://www.marilynlerner.com http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:07:31:18

Ep. 10 - Paul Newman

12/10/2019
Episode 10 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and saxophonist Paul Newman. Recorded in July 2017. Links: https://paulnewman1.bandcamp.com http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:00:48:46

Ep. 09 - Nick Fraser

10/24/2019
Episode 9 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer and drummer Nick Fraser. Recorded in September 2019. Links: http://nickfraserthedrummer.com https://nickfraserthedrummer.bandcamp.com https://fraserdavismalaby.bandcamp.com/album/zoning http://www.petejohnstonmusic.com https://seethroughmusic.bandcamp.com

Duration:01:12:34

Ep. 08 - Allison Cameron

10/18/2019
Episode 8 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based composer Allison Cameron. Recorded in June 2017. Links: https://www.allisoncameron.com https://soundcloud.com/allisoncameronmusic www.petejohnstonmusic.com

Duration:01:17:47

Ep. 07 - Rob Clutton

7/23/2019
Episode 7 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with Toronto-based bassist and composer Rob Clutton. Recorded in October 2017. Links: https://www.robclutton.com https://robclutton.bandcamp.com Musical Examples: Rob Clutton - “Overtaken By The Hounds of Reason”, from Dubious Pleasures (2005) Leo Kottke - “Mr. Fonebone”, from The Essential Leo Kottke Collection, Universal Music Group (1991) Dave Holland Quartet - “Four Winds”, from Conference of the Birds, ECM Records (1973)...

Duration:01:06:46

Ep. 06 - Nicole Rampersaud

7/15/2019
Episode 6 of Northern Static is a discussion and listening session with New Brunswick-based trumpeter and composer Nicole Rampersaud. Recorded in October 2017. Links: https://nicolerampersaud.com https://soundcloud.com/nicolerampersaud Musical Examples: Ken Aldcroft’s Convergence Ensemble, “Clydesdale”, from the album Sneaky Petes-Slugs Anthony Braxton, excerpt from the album For Alto Peter Evans, “Mirrors of Infinity”, from the album Lifeblood Axel Dörner, “Improvisation on the Bridge Above...

Duration:01:04:34

11 - Looking For Nancy

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:16

10 - This Is What I Wanted To Sign Off With

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:29

09 - Canadian Love Song

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:01:46

08 - Canadian January Night

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:02:47

07 - The Word

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:22

06 - The Last Waltz

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:02:45

05 - July 15

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:16

04 - An Exchange Of Gifts

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:35

03 - The Drunken Poet

4/26/2019
The debut record from Stranger Still, which consists of musical settings by composer Pete Johnston of poems by Canadian poet Alden Nowlan (1933-1983). Johnston and Nowlan share a birthplace of Hants County, Nova Scotia, and the poems tell stories of the people, seasons, and landscape of the Atlantic coast of Canada. "The music of Stranger Still feels minimal in nature, but is maximal in effect... As a debut, it is a stunning, nuanced effort from a talented : of performers. 8/10" Bryon Hayes,...

Duration:00:03:15