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Chris Becker: Widow and Vigil at Cinedans Quebec
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Widow and Vigil at Cinedans Quebec. Directed by and starring Jil Guyon. Cinematography by Valerie Barnes.). Video installation) and Widow. Directed by and starring Jil Guyon. Cinematography by Valerie Barnes. Original scores by Chris Becker. September 2015, at the Cinedans Quebec film festival at Musée de la Civilisation,. Quebec City, Canada. Posted by Chris Becker. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Chris Becker: Interview With Matana Roberts
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Monday, October 5, 2009. Interview With Matana Roberts. Interview by Chris Becker. Photos by Owen Richards (top) and Brett Walker (b&w w/saxophone). Saxophonist, composer, fanzine writer, and blogger Matana Roberts is the current artist in residence at Issue Project Room. Her recent CD The Chicago Project. I first became aware of Matana’s work via her blog. I like to compose with specific people in mind when I have the luxury...
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Chris Becker: Interview with Michael Veal
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Friday, January 22, 2010. Interview with Michael Veal. Interview by Chris Becker. Writer and musician Michael Veal is the author of Dub: Soundscapes and Shattered Songs in Jamaican Reggae. And Fela: Life and Times of an African Musical Icon. Michael's band Aqua Ife. Michael Veal’s book Dub. If yes, can you elaborate? You mention in the introduction to Dub. Jamaica is a hard place to do interviewing in general - not necessaril...
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Chris Becker: Vigil
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Wednesday, January 7, 2015. The New Year feels both exhilarating and sombre. 2014 was the same. Both wonderful and emotionally wrenching. This is a piece I sketched back in September that seems completely appropriate to share today. I may add something to it, I may not. More music is coming this year, and I'll be sharing that news and details soon. Peace. CB. Posted by Chris Becker. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Chris Becker: New Composition for Dance
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Friday, October 24, 2014. New Composition for Dance. Me and the Thingamabloop in the Noiz Temple. I’ve been working hard on a score for choreographer Sasha Soreff. And SPIKE the Percussionist. On drums, hand percussion and one big noizy gong. Details are below for those of you in New York City. This will be a great program of dance by some very talented young dancers. 405 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019. Posted by Chris Becker.
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Chris Becker: An interview with Ned Sublette author of The Year Before The Flood
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Wednesday, August 26, 2009. An interview with Ned Sublette author of The Year Before The Flood. Interview by Chris Becker. Photo of Ned Sublette by Jennifer Kotter. Writer, historian, and musician Ned Sublette is the author of two incredible books that IMHO every musician should have on their bookshelf: Cuba and Its Music: From the First Drums to the Mambo. The World That Made New Orleans. The Year Before The Flood. Resonates...
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Chris Becker: Interview with Douglas Henderson
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Saturday, October 24, 2009. Interview with Douglas Henderson. Interview by Chris Becker. Right Photo: Composer Douglas Henderson. To complete my triptych of interviews that began back in September with author Ned Sublette followed by saxophonist, composer Matana Roberts, I bring you an interview with my friend composer Douglas Henderson. I am participating in a performance of Doug’s Music For 100 Carpenters. Generates an incr...
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Chris Becker: In the Thrust Towards the Future . . . I Want to Leave Something of Use at Tanz Farm, March 26-28
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Sunday, March 22, 2015. In the Thrust Towards the Future . . . I Want to Leave Something of Use at Tanz Farm, March 26-28. This week choreographer Malcolm Low. Pictured below) will present his multi-media work In the Thrust Towards the Future . . . I Want to Leave Something of Use at Tanz Farm. Head over to Bandcamp. To listen and download (fo' free) this special edit. My score features contributions from Jacqui Sutton. 1200 ...
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Chris Becker: Vigil, In the Thrust . . . , and Windtopia
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An online diary recording my work as a composer in Houston, Texas (and beyond). Friday, April 3, 2015. Vigil, In the Thrust . . . , and Windtopia. Filmmaker, performer and artist Jil Guyon. Filmmaker, performer and visual artist Jil Guyon's. Will be screened/presented as an installation April 23 at FAT Toronto. Art's Fashion Week). I created the electronic score for Vigil. Our previous collaboration, Widow. Will be a part of E-Moves 16 at New York's Harlem Stage. Recently premiered in Atlanta at Tanz Farm.
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