I like to sing and play the piano.
I watch sports on TV way too much. I like Hockey quite a bit.
I get to do music from the time I get up until the time I go to bed.
I have 2 beautiful daughters that help me simplify life and prioritize.
I used to do a lot of stuff that I don’t do anymore.
Sometimes I drink my morning coffee from a beer stein. I drink lots of coffee.
I learn more from teaching than I did from being a student.
I spend too much time at the computer.
I am currently seeking a spiritual experience.
I consider myself more of a creator/ collaborator than a composer.
I wish I had more time to read.
I seem to be getting fatter every year. I don’t eat healthy at all. My hair is also falling out.
I am afraid of my ego- mean little bastard.
I own guns and like to shoot them.
The questions “What do you play?” or “What kind of music do you do?” make me uncomfortable. I have no real answer.
I like European cars.
I vote independent. Don’t be fooled into thinking the democrats are somehow better than the republicans. It’s lies!!!!
I have grand opinions on every subject- just ask me.
If I spend too much time thinking about myself I usually end up in some kind of pain.
I have control issues- especially over money.
Sometimes I say things that hurt people’s feelings without meaning too.
Sometimes I mean too.
Sounds Like
I don’t know, but here are some things I listen to......Nick Cave, Crash Worship, Einsturzende Neubaten, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and the other Constellation bands, Massive Attack, Muslimguaze, Rasputina, 16 Horsepower, Skinny Puppy, Sonic Youth, Squarepusher, Autechre, other random IDM groups, Swans, Tom Waits, The Beatles, Bjork, The Cure, 80’s hair metal, Fred Frith, John Zorn, Mike Patton (FNM, Fantomas, Bungle, etc), Nate Wooley, Tatsuya Nakatani, Masada, Gamelan, Beethoven, Bartok, Bach, George Crumb, Gorecki, Ligeti, Palestrina, DeLassus, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, John Cage, Anthony Braxton, Charles Mingus, Cecil Taylor, Eyvind Kang, Emily Hay, Super Silent, Earle Brown, The Dirty Projectors, So, Markus Popp, children’s music,
Conrad Kehn is a performer, composer, improviser, educator, writer and artist. He is the founding Director of The Playground; a chamber ensemble dedicated to modern music.
Conrad has been spotted on stage with a variety of acts including the sporadically performing improv ensembles Mystery Children & Rhythmic Void, the experimental multimedia ensemble Itchy-O, now defunct rock bands Kallisti and Skull Flux, and of course The Playground.
As a vocalist, he specializes in improvisation, contemporary music and the use of electronics. Improvisatory collaborations include performances with Wu Fei, Tatsuya Nakatani, James Ilgenfritz, Brandon Vaccaro, Nate Wooley and the ensemble Attack/ Adorn/ Decay. Recent concert hall performances include works by Bolcom, Ligeti, Feldman, Cowell and Rzewski as well as his own compositions.
An award winning composer, his composition style spans all genres touching on electro-acoustic music, multimedia works, graphic scores, aleatory, and experimental rock, but still remains grounded in the western music tradition. Conrad’s music has been performed across the US and well as in Russia and Europe. In 2007 he won the Audio Inversion Composition contest and was featured on their concert series in Austin, Texas.
As a clinician Conrad gives classes on composition, vocal improvisation and contemporary vocal practice, non-profit and ensemble management, and career development.
Conrad offers private lessons in a variety of areas. He maintains an active composition studio catering to students of all levels. Styles vary from traditional common practice harmony to modern/ experimental idioms as well as more commercial and pop genres.
Conrad also does in-home troubleshooting and training on a variety of music hardware and software application. You bought the gear, learn to use it!!!! Conrad will come to your home, get your computer and equipment talking, and then teach you how to use it.
In certain situations Conrad may be persuaded to give voice lessons. His unique approach incorporates classical training but is specifically focused on finding your voice.
Conrad holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Commercial Music and Recording Technology from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music (1996). He also has a Master’s Degree in Composition from Lamont (2000) where he was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Composition and the Outstanding Graduate Student in Commercial Music. His composition instructors include Don Keats, M. Lynn Baker, and Bill Hill. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the Daniels College of Business focusing on Entrepreneurship and Non-profit Management.
Conrad is a lecturer of Music Theory, Composition and Music Technology at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, where he directs the Lamont Composers Concert Series.
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Thanks for the add my swinging friend. Be sure to enjoy my wild, kooky tales from the tour on my blog "Stories From The Road". First stop: Austin, Baby! Take care and don't go changing on me Conrad. Your hero, Dirk Morris.
What up, essay? Wish we could've seen you at OTD. I did see your dad this weekend. He says you've been telling him entertaining stories about me when I'm not around. WTF you been saying, puss? Just you wait. I've been talking some shit about you to Birdman. He doesn't like you. He said so.
Hey Bill! I am going to be in Denver playing @ Quotixe's on thurs, jan 17 630- 730 for a battle of the bands. The band I am with is called the Hot Strings- some very talented group of guys, if you can make it let me know- tell you students to go for extra credit- check out their site www.pagosahotstrings.com try to imagine kick ass drums behind them, let me know, jason :)
