Closeness

DM R, composer
Performed Alarm Will Sound

Live at the 2021 Mizzou International Composers Festival, July 29, 2021

My piece is driven by one sound on what Totó la Momposina describes as the music of the old days. The unintended sliding sound in “La Candela Viva” is the relentless perpetual center. This “mistake” sounds like an airy marimba, which interplays and moves around between the tape and instrumental funk sharp attacks while the synth serves as an evolving mysterious drone.
— DM R

I watched them burying me

Looks but Glances | for ensemble and electronics

Conducted by Thomas Nicholson 

Commande du GMEA - Centre National de Création Musicale d’Albi-Tarn
Enregistrement à l’Athanor à Albi le 6 août 2022 et mixage par Benjamin Maumus - ingénieur du son du GMEA

Mastered by Murat Çolak
Artwork by Mona Osterkamp

Looks But Glances (2022) / GMEA

@bearcats_mixtapes has been with us from day one, like legit the moment the first record played, before, in fact ;) Sharing this anniversary with her is momentus on so many levels but mostly because we get to witness her share her passion with you. Here's to ten more years, babygirl!

CARRY BLOWOUT BLITZ: BEARCAT

Huge, huge thanks to Laura, Madison, Marina, Charlotte, Ellery, and Joy, whose patience, kindness, brilliance, friendship, and magical sounds made it possible. 

Big shoutout to Taylor Brooks, David Bird, David Adamcyk, and Murat Colak for the extra support! Let's celebrate the spirit of collaboration and the incredible power of artistic synergy. I am forever grateful for your invaluable contributions.

Who Wants To Listen To That

Commissioned by Americas Society

Performers: Charlotte Mundy, Soprano
Yoshi Weinberg, flutes
Madison Greenstone, clarinets
Russell Greenberg, percussions
Kathryn Sloat, harp
Alec Goldfarb, electric guitar
Pala Garcia, violin
Thea Mesirow, cello
Tristan Kasten Krause, double bass
Yanqi Chen, electronics
Sebastian Zubieta, conductor

Mixing and Mastering by Murat Çolak at GERYON Label.

Mors Osculi (Live performance)

I’ve prepared a set that reflects my ongoing pivot away from ‘techno’ while still remaining glued to dance floor aesthetics. That being said expect everything from djrum to Quelza to sd laika - plenty of breaks and room to breathe.

Him.saint / 14-12-2024

What might seem like a minimal setup—a mic’d thunder tube, EH Canyon Pedal, Korg Minilogue, and Ableton—feels absolutely limitless when I’m working with it.

Thank you so much for the invite, @ianpoweromg! It was an amazing experience and a pleasure to share the evening with you and the fantastic @ledahfinck and her evocative Hardanger fiddle.

Recorded by René Pierre Allain at Scholes Street Studio.
Mixed and mastered by @murat-colak-1

Live Set at Scholes Street Studio

My Heart Is a Monster Truck

stranger (hot)

I'm a composer, mastering engineer, mixer and record producer based in Manhattan.

This is where I share my compositions and sonic ideas.

All inquiries: 
muratcolakmusic@gmail.com