New year musings

 I have meant to do round up of last term, but that has passed i think, so, onto the new - Happy New Year 2024

Have just read Elizabeth's https://elizabethtomos.com/

"For me, tackling the ecological crisis is now the only thing that matters. It is everything. It is complex. It is political. It is tied up with every other form of social justice."

Everything has to be relevant! and then we have had storms rain flooding for it seems weeks and we think we need to also have cheer and hope to go forwards well, better

"Better Together"

Together for Change" - Tate title

and thinking of using Face to Face by Alex Heffes for our 'spontaneous response' performance, last time we used Landfall https://kronosquartet.org/recordings/detail/landfall/

Inspiration, improvisation, international collaboration in the moment meeting

'in that space on that day' spontaneous response performance

https://www.face-to-face-album.com/

What is Face To Face?

"For years people asked me many variations of one particular question: “Where does your inspiration as a composer come from?” This inspired me to make a record - one that was entirely improvised - nothing prepared in advance. I chose 6 inspiring collaborators to record in 6 inspiring locations. My task: to commit to whatever happened in that space on that day and make a piece of music. Face To Face is my answer to this question."

—Alex

Alex's album Face To Face is re-released today in a special  anniversary edition. The project features collaborations with Regina Spektor, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yasmin Levy, Tunde Jegede, Matthew Barley and Kawesa and was recorded on location in Kampala, Uganda, New York, London's Tate Modern Turbine Hall, Oxford and Abbey Road's historic studio 2. The 2022 Mix features stunning new spatial audio mixes and a new bonus track with Alex & Tunde Jegede "Helios Rising'. Never before available on streaming services you can hear it now on all platforms:

https://Platoon.lnk.to/face-to-face

For more info and photos of the stunning locations and sessions visit https://www.face-to-face-album.com/