Goats

"Classical"

An episodic piece in one movement for 4 percussion soloists and largish chamber orchestra.  It includes some elements of improvisation for soloists and orchestra.

Symphony #4, Played by Seattle Creative Orchestra and the Pacific Rims Percussion Quartet, 1998

Chorale Prelude by Christian Asplund, for electric viola and organ, performed by Christian Asplund and Neil Thornock.

Chorale Prelude by Christian Asplund

On texts by John Cage about Robert Rauschenberg.  Alex Caldiero, voice.  Alex Woods, violin.  Monika Rosborough-Bowman, cello.  Gavin Ryan, percussion.  Christian Asplund, viola.

The Goat. No Weeds. (2010) (Complete, with Alex Caldiero)

Christian Asplund, solo viola (with preparations and electronics).
20 May 2011 at Goat Farm, Atlanta.

Goat Knock (viola solo)

Performed in Norman, Oklahoma. 
Mike Lee: Speech, bass
Christian Asplund: viola
Wes Stephens: percussion
Jonathan Ruck: cello
Katrin Stamatis: violin

The Goat. No Weeds (2010)

From "The Goat. No Weeds.", music by Christian Asplund, texts by John Cage.  May 2011, Sonarchy, Jack Straw Productions, Houg Haire, engineer.  Michael Lee, speech. Eyvind Kang, violin. Christian Asplund, viola. Brad Hawkins, cello.  Greg Campbell, percussion.

"There are three panels..."

From "The Goat. No Weeds.", music by Christian Asplund, texts by John Cage. May 2011, Sonarchy, Jack Straw Productions, Houg Haire, engineer. Michael Lee, speech. Eyvind Kang, violin. Christian Asplund, viola. Brad Hawkins, cello. Greg Campbell, percussion.

The White Paintings

No Message (16 from The Goat. No Weeds)

An organ piece composed in 1992.  Played by Carson Cooman in Boston 11/4/11.

My Soul Hungered

Hymn 4-27-97 from Brick Church Hymnal, Volume 2.  Played by Neil Thornock in Libby Gardener Hall, Salt Lake City.

Hymn 4-27-97

Bonus track from ORG project http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/christianasplund5 played by Neil Thornock in Libby Gardener Hall, Salt Lake City.