The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music. (theprocessmusic)

This episodes features discussion and insight from Chris Cresswell about, "Convenient Bits of Unupholstered Furniture" featuring Andy Kozar on trumpet and a studio performance from Oktaven Audio.

We talk instrument plus electronics, engaging with audiences, and criticism in new music.

This episode on The Process I talk with “one-woman dynamo” (Boston Globe) Maria Finkelmeier: percussionist, composer, public artist, educator, and arts entrepreneur. She explains her definition of success and striving for balance in the creative lifestyle. Also we hear the track "Necklace of Cosmic Rays" from her Blink Cincinnati piece Rumble at the Roebling Bridge with Brave Berlin and Vincent Lighting Systems!

This episode features guest host Erin Rogers and the track "Burning Old man Summer" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires

We talk about Erin's new and upcoming projects.  We listen to BOMS and discuss how the recording and mixing process is part of my compositional process.

You can also WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE with video and audio of Erin and myself at:

https://youtu.be/_r52dBNmKHo?feature=shared

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and musician Matthew Evan Taylor. We explore his piece "Lamentation for the Fallen" from the Say Their Names album: a musical reactions to 7 days of unrest in the name of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and countless other murdered black men and women.

This episode features Bob Familiar and his live performance at the Cambridge Foundry, 4/6/2024: A live improvisation performed using the Expressive-E Osmose and Soma Labs Cosmos. "Embrace the Algorithm" available on Bandcamp. We talk limits, hardware programing, and live improvisation with technology.

Watch the Video version at - https://youtu.be/DVttjrzCibg?feature=shared

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Cassie Wieland. We listen to "HYMN" (solo piano/ electronics) written for and performed by Vicky Chow as part of the Roulette/Jerome Foundation commission 2020. We talk about collaborating with musicians and the line in/around/between "getting paid" and "getting creative." 

This episode on The Process I talk with acoustic and acousmatic composer Jon Fielder. He explains His acousmatic piece "Think" and defines "Post-Kurplunketyplunk-neo-modernism" for us. Jon opines that regardless of the scale of success, people are listening and people do care.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar about the Creative Cogitations.  He shares his thoughts on what it means to be a creative person if "no one is listening". He explains how he creates despite this and other anxieties with the help of family and friends. Hear what advise he gives to musicians wanting to make music their career.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Armenian/American Composer Joseph Bohigian.  We listen to "The Water Has Found Its Crack." Joseph and I discuss Identity, isolation, and the importance of others in the creative process.

Excerpt from a 2 hour chat with Artist Joe Esposito (aka Ozone Foundry) on his ‪@ozonenightmare‬ podcast: https://ozone.libsyn.com/ We talk about our shared love of the creative process, the originality of ideas, creative sovereignty, and getting payed. Music by @Dougbielmeier from 10/12/24 Hunnewell Chapel, Boston MA.    • Sound And Light Experiments - 10/12/2...  

This episodes features Joel Roston and excerpts from his new album "We're Able." We talk inspiration, Stereo Guitar, and Tension/Release in musical and instrumental writing.

Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/L239NQBEof4?feature=shared

This episode features Nnux (Ana López Reyes) and a live performance of "Ausencias" performed by The Rhythm Method and Nnux (string quartet and electronics ) 10/2/22 at Roulette, NYC. We talk composing for live instruments and electronics and seeing them as one instrument, stories, and stage names.

Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/Ih2wGoxpGjA

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Greg Nahabedian. We listen to their piece  "Feathers in My Spokes" performed by Hypercube. Greg and I discuss  Minor Threat, Tony Soprano in therapy, and the role of narrative and storytelling in the creative process.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of live computer and hardware technology to create new performance paradigms and engage traditionally pop oriented audiences.

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about The Creative Cogitations. Micheal explains that the creative medium only matters if it becomes a barrier for creating. Micheal describes how closely linked his creativity is to his life and well being.

This episode features Heather Stebbins. We listen to Ursa Major (for saxophones, piano, percussion, and electronics) and talk about honesty, modular synths, and creative ownership.

This episodes features "Climate of the Market," by Composer Austin Gray Williams,  featuring a video performance by Erin Rogers  and Chris Graham of Hypercube

We have a  great conversation about electro-acoustic music and the "need" to be creative

Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/ZtQ5PMDRvas?feature=shared 

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of several instruments, other than the violin, are key in his creative output. He confesses that deadlines are often the best motivators for completing creative ideas.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson about the creative cogitations. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains how "the idea" informs the medium and the more tools you have the more influences you can draw from in your music.

This episode features Julie Herndon and Davor Vincze. We listen to excerpts from "To Fight or Surrender," a pair of audiovisual operas that question the nature of love and manipulation, out digitally April 29 2022 on Infrequent Seams. Featuring soloists Jess Aszodi and Nina Guo along with Decoder-Ensemble, the release will include full length videos of each opera directed by Heinrich Horwitz.

https://julieherndon-davorvincze.bandcamp.com/album/to-fight-or-surrender-24bit-96khz

This episode features Allison Tanenhaus and our collaboration "Corporate Responsibility Pledge(CRP)" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to excerpts of CRP and talk sound and visuals. Allison shares about her on-going gallery event "GlitchKraft" (9/5–10/20) @ Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons University.

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his pieces "Death of the Mechanical Man" and "End Times."  He shares his love of guitar and its usefulness in the creative process. He explains the huge undertaking it was to compose, film, and then produce a final performance of "Death of the Mechanical Man" in the Indianapolis Market Catacombs.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar. He shares his music and his creative process behind its creation.  He explains his creative drive stems from his strong desire to "tell stories" and connect emotionally with audiences. Hear how he creates the electronic accompaniment to his pieces both technically and musically.

This episode features the Flute in the Wild project with Jaye Marsh, Elizabeth Raum, and Robert DiVito. We listen to Elizabeth's, "Northern Lights" we talk about inspiration, the recording process, and the starving artist. Listen to the Album now at: https://music.apple.com/.../flute-in-the-wild/1591684228

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Marti Epstein. We listen to her piece "Komorebi" performed by Winsor Music: Gabriela Diaz, violin; Rane Moore, clarinet; Peggy Pearson, oboe. Marti shares her thoughts on virtuosity in music and the primal urge to create.

This episode features guest host Heather Stebbins and the track "Widow's Mite" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires

We talk about BGM, Long walks with music, and the role of live performance and improvisation in the creative process.

I talk with Joel Pike @tinyleavesmusic about his two-part suite "Anthropocene & Above/below" released 11/5 - proceeds from each track will be donated to @brianeno @earthpercent charity

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Rn_4W8UvMII?feature=shared

This episode on "The Process" I talk with “new music ninja” Jessica Rudman. We listen to her work  "A Forest that is a Desert III" performed at the Choral Arts Initiative with text by Kendra Preston Leonard. Jessica and I discuss text setting, choral writing, and the importance of voice and perspective for aspiring creatives.

This episode features Composer/Environmental Sound Artist Philip Blackburn of Neuma Records. We listen to Melody (The Song of the Earth) from percussionist Patti Cudd's album Still Motion released on Sideband Records. We talk about inspiration, complexity, and self promotion.

Great chat with Sephine Llo about her album "Diamond Fall", available everywhere 10/25/24

Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/-w-dPZOUfr4

"This episode features vocalist and new music superstar Stephanie Lamprea. We listen to her performance of "Love's Witness" by composer Addie Camsuzou. Stephanie and I talk about New Music, the "classical" voice, and true collaboration between composers and performers.

This episode features composer Adam Kennaugh. We listen to the Bowling Green Saxophone quartet perform "Haumea." Adam and I talk about opportunities, funding creativity, and collaboration between composers and performers.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Forbes Graham. We listen to “Crossing” for String Quartet performed by The Overlook - String Quartet. We talk about starting with form in the creative process and sovereignty over ones creative work.

This episode features Robert Dick. We listen to "Mitochondrial Ballet" from his Our Cells Know release on Tzadik Records and talk about improvisation, career perspectives, and staying in the moment.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and saxophonist/performer Erin Rogers.  We listen to "On View" performed by the Kamratōn ensemble.  Erin and I talk improvisation, musical instincts, and maintaining the fertility of a creative idea.

This episode features guest host Eric Salazar and the track "CRP (East Coast Remix)" from Music for Billionaires on New Focus Recordings

We talk about performance, mixing and production, and "Hooked on Classics"

This episode on the process I talk with composer and guitarist Aaron J Myers about humble beginnings, the struggle to be creative, and deciding to "...do it anyway."

This episode features guest host Rodney Duplessis and the track "Throwaway Culture" from #music4billionaires - Releasing 10/27/23. @newfocusrecordings @bandcamp We talk about tension in music, Morton Subotnick, and teaching.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Boston based, electronic-experimental, dark ambient, sonic cosmic, drone project Violet Nox. We listen to "Haumea" from their upcoming release 4/9/21 “Whispering Galaxy” on Infinity Vine Records. Dez, Andrew, Fen and I talk inspiration, creating as a collaborative member, and audience feedback.

This episodes features Bill Whitley  and his piece "Meditazioni Sulla Dharmachakra I" Performed by Electric Guitar and Piano duo KUBIN. We talk Mobile Form, Music as meditation, and different/similar things

Watch Also on - https://youtu.be/aoD6EtRn-Ms?feature=shared

This episode features Vessels to Motherland (Danica Borisavljevic and Nikita Morozov). We Listen to "Oiseau" from their debut album  Machine Lieder and talk about the primal urge to create, the world of new music, and creative freedom.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Robert McClure. We listen to Flora (2020) for alto and tenor saxophones. Written for and recorded by the Decho Ensemble. We talk about our favorite stage of the creative process and "picking yourself back up," when facing adversity.

This episode features Lei Liang. We listen to excerpts from “Hearing Landscape. Hearing Icescapes” on New Focus Recordings. We talk Listening, whales, and his amazing cross-disciplinary work.

This episode features Eric Salazar. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Sali" on the Sheva Collection and Halidon Classical. We talk Improvisation, Identity, and daily creative routines.

This episode features composers Stephen Lilly and Michael Boyd. We listen to "Friday May 18 at a distance" performed by themselves and features Benjamin Levy, Stacey Mastrian, Kristian Twombly. We talk about indeterminacy, collaboration, and knowing when a piece is done.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with music technologist, composer, and instrument designer Steven Kemper.  we listen to "Boyle Heights (Rhythmanalysis II)" performed by percussionist Mike Truesdell. Steve and I talk sound walks, field recordings, and how the tools can inform the process and ones creative output.

This episode features Jay Sorce. We listen to excerpts from "Copper" and talk about the art of using FX pedals and guitar in performance.

This episodes features "A Cracticus Fancie," part of Tessa's new album, "Take Wing, Roll Back" available on @NewFocusRecordings  

We talk embodiment, poetry of New Zealand, and the internal critic.

Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdoBW9E2iL-hUdPZUwczxfpgi5wkUgvl3&feature=shared

Great chat with Evan Williams about "Teach Yourself How to Fly From This Pale Blue Dot" for Brianna Matzke (piano) and Chris Graham Percussion. We talk about sketching ideas out, knowing when to move on from a piece, and our shared inspiration from science fiction.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/aEZ0uJA-JAg?feature=shared

Great chat with Violet Nox and their new release "Hesperia" on Somewhere Cold Records


https://linktr.ee/VioletNox

This episode features Musician/Improviser/Psychologist William Sol (Prana Crafter). We listen to "Crystal Sky Wooden Cloud" performed/recorded/produced by Will from his album "Bodhi Cheetah's Choice" on the label Beyond Beyond is Beyond. We talk about improvisation, perfection, and creating for the act of music making.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with mezzo-soprano, composer, and actress Lisa Neher.  We listen to "American Waters" form the Of Wind and Waves EP. Lisa and I discuss identity, interpretation, and writing music for specific musicians/performers.

This episode features award winning composer Christopher Stark. We listen to his work "The Language of Landscapes" for cello, percussion, and electronics. commissioned by Chamber Music America for the duo New Morse Code (Hannah Collins and Michael Compitello).

This episode features Ryan Sulieman. We listen to excerpts from "Fireflies" for two violins performed by Sharan Leventhal & Clara Mazo. We talk meaning, theatrics, and experience in music.

This episodes features Tanner Porter and her album release “One Was Gleaming.” We talk maximalism, writing music for musicians you know and trust, and the hybrid studio/home recording process.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with I talk with Bo Konigsmark, Jillian Carelli, and Rose Hegele of the "Into The Light" ensemble. We listen to their debut EP. We talk collaboration, finding inspiration, and the stereo type of the "starving Artist."

This episodes features "Earthworms" from Lola De La Mata's new album  - Oceans on Azimuth - Including performances by Lola on Violin and Gwen Reed on double bass, recorded by Eve Morris 

We talk about improvisation, collecting sound, and when the creative process really begins.

Watch the Video version of the podcast at: https://youtu.be/WMuHDcybXBk

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Curtis K Hughes. We listen to his piece  "Merger" performed by Sentinent Robots (Ben Baker and Bri Tagliaferro). Curtis and I discuss Day Jobs, Introversion, and performers interpretation as an integral part of the create process.

This episode features Eli Fieldsteel. We Listen to "Impulse Curve" performed on his custom light-sensitive control surface. We talk about instrument design, talent, and being a magician/composer. *Video Performance of "Impulse Curve" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8N0iMYd9H8

This episode features Rodney Duplessis. We listen to excerpts from "Psi" and talk the about the intersection of science and music.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Boston-based composer Stefanie Lubkowski. We listen to "Right now, in a second" for bass clarinet, 5-octave marimba, and snare drum commissioned by Transient Canvas and recorded in 2019 for their 3rd album. Stefanie and I talk sonic relationships, silence, and horror films.

This episode features guest host Michael Drews and the track "Slowdance84" from  Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about translating studio ideas into engaging and meaningful live performances.

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox about the creative cogitations. He shares his ideas about the primal nature of the creative process. He also discuses the differences and similarities between deadlines and outcomes. Robin explains the idea of creating concert music and it’s connection to today’s culture through collaboration with other composer, musicians, and artist’s of other mediums.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer, performer, and social justice artist Anthony R. Green. We listen to his work "The Gettysburg Address" performed by The Playground Ensemble at the University of Colorado Boulder. Anthony and I discuss making informed compositional responses, New Music stereotypes, and the need for "True Community" among new and experimental music creators and musicians. 

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his piece for electronics and synths "Pliskin." He shares his method to avoid technical distractions and explains the idea of performance and its connection to "finishing" a particular piece or cementing it as a formal idea.

This episode features James Ilgenfritz, Brian Chase and Robbie Lee. We listen to their Infrequent Seams release "Loss and Gain." We talk about improvisation, musical communication, and why they create.

This episode features Violet Nox. We listen to excerpts from their new album "Vortex and Voices" on Some Where Cold Records. We talk writing music for an event, approaches to vocals, and King Kong/Godzilla.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer/musician/poet Tim Hall. We listen to his work  "Dad Did" performed by Tim Hall, Chris Hamlin, Danny Moreno, at Sofar Boston. Tim and I discuss  systemic oppression, inspiration, and refining the creative process.

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of chance and performance improvisation in his piece "Square Feat." He also discuses the 3rd movement of "Faster than That" and how it challenges traditional western ideas of tonality, rhythm and cadences.

This episode features guest host Joseph Bohigian and the track "Wells, ME" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to Wells, ME and talk about bad algorithms, great collaborations, and the studio as part of the compositional process.

This episodes features Untight (Sam King) and excerpts from his new album "Fair."  https://untight.bandcamp.com/album/fair

We talk alternate tuning, embodiment, and the trials and triumph of performing your music.

Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdoBW9E2iL-hUdPZUwczxfpgi5wkUgvl3&feature=shared

This episode features guest hosts Ford Fourqurean and Daniel Anastasio and the track "Corporate Responsibility Pledge" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We talk about the mission of the Unheard-of Ensemble, their yearly summer composer workshop (CCI), and their Cultural Ecologies Series.  We listen to CRP and discuss the mix of aleatoric and precisely composed sections.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Anthony Donofrio.  We listen to "XIII" performed at the BGSU New Music Festival, MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music. Anthony and I discuss talent vs hard work, patience, and the perils of composition Icons.

This episode features composer and performer Emily Koh. We listen to b(locked.orders) for soprano saxophone, electronics, and video: Michiko Saiki (video) and Noa Even (saxophone). Emily and I talk about voice, identity, and the business of composing.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and multi-instrumentalist Dan VanHassel. We listen to his work  "Epidermis" from Transient Canvases' "Wired" album release. Dan and I discuss sampling, working with noise, and the magic of live performance.

This episode features the album "Sunrise" (Cold Blue Music) by collaborators Jacob Cooper and Steven Bradshaw. We talk about collaboration, forming ideas, and creating for outcomes.

This episode features Noah Wall. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Speech Patterns" ( Full album available on Chaikin Records). We talk about Oration, Melodyne, and the "truth" about bird songs.

This episode features Erin Rogers and Alec Goldfarb. We listen to excerpts from their new album “Earth’s Precisions” recorded by @rhythmbeard @bloominglightways studio, mastered by @elliott_sharp, available from @infrequent_seams on @bandcamp.

This episode features Violet Nox (Dez DeCarlo and Andrew Abrahamson). We Listen to "Eris" from their new album "Eris Wakes" on Infinity Vine Records (US) (IVR 11) and Aumega Project (Germany). We talk about virtual collaboration, Lyrics in music, and struggling with "finicky songs."

This episode features Jordan Munson. We listen to excerpts from his new EP "Imposters" and talk about the iterative creative process, AI prompts, and expression.