Last few sections of On intimacy. A semi-improvised performance by Douglas Farrand and Christian Smith, and audience members, at Coaxial Arts presented by the wulf., Los Angeles, California, April 15, 2017.

On intimacy (ending sections)

Percussionist, DJ, Music Teacher based in The Hague - originally from Cincinnati, OH. 
Contact/Bookings: cssmith108@gmail.com

A 'gyre' is a spiral or a vortex. In our ensemble we find this is an accurate way to describe what happens to sound as it is transferred between body-wind (Saxophone), machine-wind (Accordion) and cloud (percussion). Our purpose as a group is to develop new pieces and concepts for this unfrequented instrumentation. Our goal as humans who each come from different parts of the world - Germany, Spain, United States - is to collaborate and engage with composers and audiences in all of these regions. While we find ourselves in Basel at the time, we like to think of Gyre Ensemble as being transitory and baseless with possibilities stemming in every direction.
Gyre is:
Alejandro Oliván (saxophone) Stefanie Mirwald (accordion) Christian Smith (percussion)

When I write, I like to think about pluralism, class, and identity as it exists in all the unspoken ways it does among creative peoples. I also reflect often on how to live a meaningful life and how to love.

My works have been realized primarily across Europe and the United States. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance and composition from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and a Master’s degree in composition from the Royal Conservatoire of the Hague. I am currently residing in Los Angeles, California.

On intimacy (ending sections)

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