Kevin Hufnagel - prepared, 6, 12 and nylon-stringed acoustic guitars
Influences
Ralph Towner, Michael Hedges, Arvo Part, Meredith Monk, John Cage, the Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin & Paco De Lucia albums, Fennesz, Fred Frith, Nick Drake..many others..
I recieved my first guitar xmas of 1987 from my folks. At once I became obsessed with the instrument and music in general. During the years of 1991-1993 I played in my first "real" band, a prog. metal band called The Fifth Season. In that band I played with a follow guitarist named Christopher Ladd. He was much more advanced than myself and I learned a lot by playing with him. Following the demise of T.F.S. I began Grey Division Blue with fellow classmate and voilist Danny Ingerson. Once again I was playing music with a musician much more advanced than me [though on a different instrument]. I learned a lot from Danny. We recorded the six-song cassette "Departure" in 1994 and continued writing new music throughout '95 but called it quits for awhile. From '94-'98 I attended The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA majoring in jazz guitar [while studying classical privately]. Probably the most rewarding experiences during that time were playing in the inter-arts ensemble in which musicians improvised and performed along to the movements of dancers. In 1997 I recorded a 3 song solo cassette titled "While I Wait". Shortly afterwards I began working with Danny again [now a bassist and going by the name Clayton] in an instrumental band called Dysrhythmia, which still continues today [though he's since left the band and been replaced]. Dysrhythmia is currently signed to Relapse Records, has released 4 studio albums, 1 split EP, 1 live album, 2 vinyl split releases, and has played over 500 shows in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Besides Dysrhythmia, I write and record with Byla, an experimental/ambient project featuring Dys bassist Colin Marston. In the summer of 2005 I was introduced to filmmaker Kevin McCann who was looking for acoustic guitar-based music for his film "Awake". The experience of working with film and a director was very rewarding and something I wish to do more of in the future. Anyone interested in my work should feel free to contact me.
thanks for accept the add, your work in dysrhythmia, grey division blue, byla and in loner are excellent... you're a great inspiration and to hear each one of your compositions, impels me to improve every day as much in the guitar as in the music's emotional perception... a fraternal greeting from venezuela and again thanks to be an inspiration
Thanks for adding me. I listened to "Glass Prison" by way of introduction to your music. Gorgeously layered and lyrically phrased ... that's a seriously beautiful piece of work. I look forward to hearing more. - Chip QNP
i'm so mad i couldn't make it to the brooklyn shows. make your way up to boston sometime! all the music you make is incredible and a huge inspiration. -ryan {monera}
Kevin! Your set(s) tonight were AMAZING! Thanks so much for playing such sparklingly beautiful music. It was an honor to play with you. We have to do more shows together!
Hello Kevin, how is your work goin' on? Fine I hope. I really long for your new guitar solo music. Only this four tunes on your page... I almost know them by heart. Keep on creating. With all my best wishes
thats cool, it can be pretty time consuming to write everything down all the time. thanks for gettin back to me though, oh yeah and the new byla cd is really good
i really enjoy your music. I major in classical guitar at buffalo state, and was wondering if there is any sheet music available for your songs. I really enjoy them
sounds awesome man, i love your solo stuff, but are still going to be in dysrythmia? my band played with you guys here in allegan, michian, your guitar work made my day!
Hey Kevin, this is some timeless music...very beautiful! You are already in my friends list, but I cannot tell you why I never heard this music before...I must have overlooked it back then :-( Best regards, Lars
Hey man that's some beautiful guitar playing, both solo and Disrhytmia!!! Plus, i'm glad that we share the same influences, and some common history as well. :)
I hate having to be a moronic mass intruder like this, but it's worth it). (sorry if you got this twice, even though I doubt you did...)
I'm very proud to present to you my interview with Rabih Abou Khalil.
For you who don't know who Abou Khalil is... well... just look for it if you want one of the best music ever written.
This took place in Lyon, January 26th.
It was with his quintet, were played mainly compositions from Morton's Foot and Cactus Of Knowledge.
Here's the line-up:
Michel Godard - Tuba
Jarod Cagwin - Drums, frame drums, percussions
Gabriel Mirabassi - accordion
Gavino Murgia (yes, yes, it was really with Gavino) - vocals, clarinet
Enjoy!
Here you go: http://algoblast.stools.net/RabihITW/Rabih.wmv
