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julius eastman, vol. 4: the holy presence
with wild up | new amsterdam records (2024) With The Holy Presence, the latest entry in Wild Up’s ongoing anthology exploring the works of Julius Eastman, Wild Up digs ever deeper into Eastman’s oeuvre, performing lesser-known works that represent a mystically charged and spiritually reflective vein of his dynamic catalog. Featuring lead contributions from Davóne Tines (the rising performer who The New Yorker says is “changing what it means to be a classical singer”) and long-time Wild Up members Richard Valitutto (deemed “a keyboard superstar” by The New Yorker) and Seth Parker Woods (who The Guardian calls “a cellist of power and grace”), The Holy Presence also emphasizes some of the singular talents who count themselves among Wild Up’s broader collective. Valitutto is an expressive blur on the tumultuous “Piano 2,” while Tines lends an authoritative ominousness to the aforementioned “Our Father” and the acapella “Prelude To The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc.” However, the collection’s undeniable centerpiece is “The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc,” Eastman’s tribute to the medieval heroine who somewhat paradoxically has become both the personification of fiery religious conviction and a retrospective queer icon. The inclusion of “The Holy Presence Of Joan d’Arc” owes itself to the dedicated scholarship of Clarice Jensen but also to Seth Parker Woods’ herculean ambition. Performed solely by Woods on ten multi-tracked cello parts, it’s a towering achievement captured with furious precision and tenacity. |
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julius eastman, vol. 3: if you're so smart, why aren't you rich?
with wild up | new amsterdam records (2023) On June 16, 2023, GRAMMY-nominated musical collective Wild Up released Julius Eastman Vol. 3: If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich?, the follow-up to 2021’s Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine, “a masterpiece” (The New York Times), and Julius Eastman Vol. 2: Joy Boy, which contains the GRAMMY-nominated closing track, “Stay On It.” Arriving once more on New Amsterdam Records, Julius Eastman Vol. 3: If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich? is the third entry in Wild Up’s multi-volume anthology celebrating Eastman, the late composer whose musical vision was repeatedly dismissed during its day, but is now being unearthed to critical acclaim. |
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julius eastman, vol. 2: joy boy with wild up | new am (2022)
'...the follow-up to last year’s Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine, a record that was hailed “a masterpiece” (The New York Times), “instantly recognizable” (Vogue), “absorbing” (Pitchfork, in its 8.1 review), and “singularly jubilant” (NPR, who placed Femenine among its top 10 records of 2021, across all genres). 'arriving, once more, on New Amsterdam Records, Julius Eastman Vol. 2: Joy Boy is the second entry in Wild Up’s seven-volume anthology celebrating Eastman, the late composer whose musical vision was repeatedly dismissed during its day, but is now being unearthed to critical acclaim.' (New Am) |
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julius eastman, vol. 1: femenine with wild up | new am (2021) 'out now, Julius Eastman Vol. 1: Femenine is the opening entry in Los Angeles-based musical collective Wild Up’s multi-volume anthology celebrating Eastman, the late composer whose amalgamated musical vision was repeatedly dismissed during its day, but is now being unearthed to critical acclaim.' (New Am) for more information visit: new amsterdam records to order and stream: smarturl.it/Femenine reviews in: Vogue — The Radical Queerness of Julius Eastman The New Yorker — Julius Eastman’s Florid Minimalism NPR Music — A Misunderstood Composer Returns to the Light NPR Music’s 26 Favorite Albums of 2021 (so far) NY Times — From a Composer’s Resurgence a Masterpiece Rises LA Times — Ah, the return of fabulousness |
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nocturnes & lullabies | new focus recordings (20 march 2020)
a collection of solo works organized around themes of transitional states between light, dark, consciousness, and unconsciousness. featuring premiere recordings of music by Nicholas Deyoe, Rebecca Saunders, Philip Cashian, Marc Sabat, Maura Capuzzo, and Wolfgang von Schweinitz poignant performances and poetic curation make this a unique and compelling release, containing works that explore a new virtuosity engaged with the delicate management of the piano's resonant properties for more information visit: new focus recordings order the CD album amazon // arkivmusic // naxos direct // barnes&noble order the digital album bandcamp // apple music // amazon music |
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SLANT a duo project with saxophonist dave wilson in these 9 short-form, collaboratively composed, structured improvisations, we explore the cracks and crevices of a creative new music as performer-composers hovering between and within vernacular and concert idioms for more information and to purchase the CD album: pfMENTUM website stream album spotify apple music amazon soundcloud |
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