The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music.

This episode features guest host Eric Salazar and the track "CRP (East Coast Remix)" from Music for Billionaires on New Focus Recordings We talk about performance, mixing and production, and "Hooked on Classics"

This episode features guest host Rodney Duplessis and the track "Throwaway Culture" from #music4billionaires - Releasing 10/27/23. @newfocusrecordings @bandcamp We talk about tension in music, Morton Subotnick, and teaching.

This episode features guest host Michael Drews and the track "Slowdance84" from  Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about translating studio ideas into engaging and meaningful live performances.

This episode features guest host Heather Stebbins and the track "Widow's Mite" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about BGM, Long walks with music, and the role of live performance and improvisation in the creative process.  

This episode features guest host Erin Rogers and the track "Burning Old man Summer" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about Erin's new and upcoming projects.  We listen to BOMS and discuss how the recording and mixing process is part of my compositional process. You can also WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE with video and audio of Erin and myself at: https://youtu.be/_r52dBNmKHo?feature=shared

This episode features guest hosts Ford Fourqurean and Daniel Anastasio and the track "Corporate Responsibility Pledge" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We talk about the mission of the Unheard-of Ensemble, their yearly summer composer workshop (CCI), and their Cultural Ecologies Series.  We listen to CRP and discuss the mix of aleatoric and precisely composed sections.

This episode features guest host Joseph Bohigian and the track "Wells, ME" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to Wells, ME and talk about bad algorithms, great collaborations, and the studio as part of the compositional process.

This episode features Allison Tanenhaus and our collaboration "Corporate Responsibility Pledge(CRP)" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to excerpts of CRP and talk sound and visuals. Allison shares about her on-going gallery event "GlitchKraft" (9/5–10/20) @ Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons University.

This episode features Violet Nox. We listen to excerpts from their new album "Vortex and Voices" on Some Where Cold Records. We talk writing music for an event, approaches to vocals, and King Kong/Godzilla.

This episode features Eric Salazar. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Sali" on the Sheva Collection and Halidon Classical. We talk Improvisation, Identity, and daily creative routines.

This episode features Lei Liang. We listen to excerpts from “Hearing Landscape. Hearing Icescapes” on New Focus Recordings. We talk Listening, whales, and his amazing cross-disciplinary work.

This episode features Ryan Sulieman. We listen to excerpts from "Fireflies" for two violins performed by Sharan Leventhal & Clara Mazo. We talk meaning, theatrics, and experience in music.

This episode features Erin Rogers and Alec Goldfarb. We listen to excerpts from their new album “Earth's Precisions” recorded by @rhythmbeard @bloominglightways studio, mastered by @elliott_sharp, available from @infrequent_seams on @bandcamp.

This episode features Noah Wall. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Speech Patterns" ( Full album available on Chaikin Records). We talk about Oration, Melodyne, and the "truth" about bird songs.

This episode features Jordan Munson. We listen to excerpts from his new EP "Imposters" and talk about the iterative creative process, AI prompts, and expression.

This episode features Jay Sorce. We listen to excerpts from "Copper" and talk about the art of using FX pedals and guitar in performance.

This episode features Rodney Duplessis. We listen to excerpts from "Psi" and talk the about the intersection of science and music.

This episode features Julie Herndon and Davor Vincze. We listen to excerpts from "To Fight or Surrender," a pair of audiovisual operas that question the nature of love and manipulation, out digitally April 29 2022 on Infrequent Seams. Featuring soloists Jess Aszodi and Nina Guo along with Decoder-Ensemble, the release will include full length videos of each opera directed by Heinrich Horwitz. https://julieherndon-davorvincze.bandcamp.com/album/to-fight-or-surrender-24bit-96khz

This episode features Eli Fieldsteel. We Listen to "Impulse Curve" performed on his custom light-sensitive control surface. We talk about instrument design, talent, and being a magician/composer. *Video Performance of "Impulse Curve" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8N0iMYd9H8

This episode features Violet Nox (Dez DeCarlo and Andrew Abrahamson). We Listen to "Eris" from their new album "Eris Wakes" on Infinity Vine Records (US) (IVR 11) and Aumega Project (Germany). We talk about virtual collaboration, Lyrics in music, and struggling with "finicky songs."

This episode features Vessels to Motherland (Danica Borisavljevic and Nikita Morozov). We Listen to "Oiseau" from their debut album  Machine Lieder and talk about the primal urge to create, the world of new music, and creative freedom.

This episode features Robert Dick. We listen to "Mitochondrial Ballet" from his Our Cells Know release on Tzadik Records and talk about improvisation, career perspectives, and staying in the moment.

This episode features Heather Stebbins. We listen to Ursa Major (for saxophones, piano, percussion, and electronics) and talk about honesty, modular synths, and creative ownership.

This episode features Composer/Environmental Sound Artist Philip Blackburn of Neuma Records. We listen to Melody (The Song of the Earth) from percussionist Patti Cudd's album Still Motion released on Sideband Records. We talk about inspiration, complexity, and self promotion.

This episode features the Flute in the Wild project with Jaye Marsh, Elizabeth Raum, and Robert DiVito. We listen to Elizabeth's, "Northern Lights" we talk about inspiration, the recording process, and the starving artist. Listen to the Album now at: https://music.apple.com/.../flute-in-the-wild/1591684228

This episode features James Ilgenfritz, Brian Chase and Robbie Lee. We listen to their Infrequent Seams release "Loss and Gain." We talk about improvisation, musical communication, and why they create.

This episode features Musician/Improviser/Psychologist William Sol (Prana Crafter). We listen to "Crystal Sky Wooden Cloud" performed/recorded/produced by Will from his album "Bodhi Cheetah's Choice" on the label Beyond Beyond is Beyond. We talk about improvisation, perfection, and creating for the act of music making.

This episode features composers Stephen Lilly and Michael Boyd. We listen to "Friday May 18 at a distance" performed by themselves and features Benjamin Levy, Stacey Mastrian, Kristian Twombly. We talk about indeterminacy, collaboration, and knowing when a piece is done.

This episode features the album "Sunrise" (Cold Blue Music) by collaborators Jacob Cooper and Steven Bradshaw. We talk about collaboration, forming ideas, and creating for outcomes.    

This episode features composer and performer Emily Koh. We listen to b(locked.orders) for soprano saxophone, electronics, and video: Michiko Saiki (video) and Noa Even (saxophone). Emily and I talk about voice, identity, and the business of composing.

This episode features composer Adam Kennaugh. We listen to the Bowling Green Saxophone quartet perform "Haumea." Adam and I talk about opportunities, funding creativity, and collaboration between composers and performers.

"This episode features vocalist and new music superstar Stephanie Lamprea. We listen to her performance of "Love's Witness" by composer Addie Camsuzou. Stephanie and I talk about New Music, the "classical" voice, and true collaboration between composers and performers.

This episode features award winning composer Christopher Stark. We listen to his work "The Language of Landscapes" for cello, percussion, and electronics. commissioned by Chamber Music America for the duo New Morse Code (Hannah Collins and Michael Compitello).

This episode on "The Process" I talk with I talk with Bo Konigsmark, Jillian Carelli, and Rose Hegele of the "Into The Light" ensemble. We listen to their debut EP. We talk collaboration, finding inspiration, and the stereo type of the "starving Artist."

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Alan Theisen. We listen to "Ondes et Ombres" for violin, clarinet, and piano (2014), commissioned by and dedicated to the Argot Trio. We talk about collaborating with musicians, working with form, and the importance of the audience.        

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Cassie Wieland. We listen to "HYMN" (solo piano/ electronics) written for and performed by Vicky Chow as part of the Roulette/Jerome Foundation commission 2020. We talk about collaborating with musicians and the line in/around/between "getting paid" and "getting creative." 

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Robert McClure. We listen to Flora (2020) for alto and tenor saxophones. Written for and recorded by the Decho Ensemble. We talk about our favorite stage of the creative process and "picking yourself back up," when facing adversity.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Forbes Graham. We listen to “Crossing” for String Quartet performed by The Overlook - String Quartet. We talk about starting with form in the creative process and sovereignty over ones creative work.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Boston-based composer Stefanie Lubkowski. We listen to "Right now, in a second" for bass clarinet, 5-octave marimba, and snare drum commissioned by Transient Canvas and recorded in 2019 for their 3rd album. Stefanie and I talk sonic relationships, silence, and horror films.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Boston based, electronic-experimental, dark ambient, sonic cosmic, drone project Violet Nox. We listen to "Haumea" from their upcoming release 4/9/21 “Whispering Galaxy” on Infinity Vine Records. Dez, Andrew, Fen and I talk inspiration, creating as a collaborative member, and audience feedback.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with music technologist, composer, and instrument designer Steven Kemper.  we listen to "Boyle Heights (Rhythmanalysis II)" performed by percussionist Mike Truesdell. Steve and I talk sound walks, field recordings, and how the tools can inform the process and ones creative output.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and saxophonist/performer Erin Rogers.  We listen to "On View" performed by the Kamratōn ensemble.  Erin and I talk improvisation, musical instincts, and maintaining the fertility of a creative idea.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with mezzo-soprano, composer, and actress Lisa Neher.  We listen to "American Waters" form the Of Wind and Waves EP. Lisa and I discuss identity, interpretation, and writing music for specific musicians/performers.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Armenian/American Composer Joseph Bohigian.  We listen to "The Water Has Found Its Crack." Joseph and I discuss Identity, isolation, and the importance of others in the creative process.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with Anthony Donofrio.  We listen to "XIII" performed at the BGSU New Music Festival, MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music. Anthony and I discuss talent vs hard work, patience, and the perils of composition Icons.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer, performer, and social justice artist Anthony R. Green. We listen to his work "The Gettysburg Address" performed by The Playground Ensemble at the University of Colorado Boulder. Anthony and I discuss making informed compositional responses, New Music stereotypes, and the need for "True Community" among new and experimental music creators and musicians. 

This episode on "The Process" I talk with “new music ninja” Jessica Rudman. We listen to her work  "A Forest that is a Desert III" performed at the Choral Arts Initiative with text by Kendra Preston Leonard. Jessica and I discuss text setting, choral writing, and the importance of voice and perspective for aspiring creatives.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and multi-instrumentalist Dan VanHassel. We listen to his work  "Epidermis" from Transient Canvases' "Wired" album release. Dan and I discuss sampling, working with noise, and the magic of live performance.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer/musician/poet Tim Hall. We listen to his work  "Dad Did" performed by Tim Hall, Chris Hamlin, Danny Moreno, at Sofar Boston. Tim and I discuss  systemic oppression, inspiration, and refining the creative process.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Greg Nahabedian. We listen to their piece  "Feathers in My Spokes" performed by Hypercube. Greg and I discuss  Minor Threat, Tony Soprano in therapy, and the role of narrative and storytelling in the creative process.  

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Curtis K Hughes. We listen to his piece  "Merger" performed by Sentinent Robots (Ben Baker and Bri Tagliaferro). Curtis and I discuss Day Jobs, Introversion, and performers interpretation as an integral part of the create process.