Ned McGowan - flute Gijs Levelt - trumpet Tobias Klein - reeds Jasper Blom - reeds Joost Buis - trombone Theo van Tol - accordion Raphael Vanoli - electric guitar Sean Fasciani - bass Uli Genenger - drums
The Amsterdam based Spinifex Orchestra displays a wide variety of styles and sounds, never loosing its unique rough and adventurous character. Intense collective improvisation, tight heavy metal, entchanting solos, crazy rhythms, rock and R&B, extreme dynamics, worldly sounds, extended instrumental techniques, intricate arrangements and compositions, are all part of their rich music. Spinifex Orchestra's debut cd Triodia will be released in 2008 on Karnatic Lab Records!
The Quiet Music Ensemble Ltd and Deep Listening Institute Ltd present the 18th Annual Deep Listening Retreat, facilitated by Pauline Oliveros, Ione, and Heloise Gold. It takes place in Cork, Ireland between June 29th and July 4th as part of the Quiet Music Festival. Deep Listening is an approach to sound, listening and performance developed by composer, performer, and theorist Pauline Oliveros. Deep Listening Retreats are open to anyone interested in exploring and expanding their experience of and relationship with sound. Through their focus on community, healing, well-being, and creativity, Deep Listening retreats are of particular interest to musicians, art/music therapists, dancers, theatre practitioners, meditators and visual artists interested in expanding their practice through sound. Visit www. quietmusicensemble. com to find out more or to book a place.
