Flute-to-Text Poetry

Who knew that making poetry out of flute tunes was so much fun? (Note, this also works with lilting. More on that later…)

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Research Blog: Carolan

 

This semester, I am completing my undergraduate degree in multimedia performance studies at Davis & Elkins College. As part of my thesis project, I have created a research blog in support of the performance portion of my studies. The latest post (an introduction to Turlough O’Carolan) is up now. You can read it here.

The Tantrum

CyberTrad (Live!)

Like so many others, I have been having a hard think about what happens now. Still seeking answers that may never come, but I am renewing my commitment to make art that is part of the solution, not the problem. I’m not wholly sure what directions this will take me in, I only know that complacency is the enemy.

Fortuitous perhaps, that I have something I care about so deeply to throw myself into right now. We are making stops in Baltimore, DC, and Charlottesville, as well as streaming the final show on Concert Window.  Hope you can join us this weekend, in person or remotely…

Friday in Baltimore: https://www.facebook.com/events/1820338658244164/??ti=ia

Saturday in DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/604680289717686/??ti=ia

Sunday in Cville: https://www.facebook.com/events/1855562647996721/

Sunday Concert Window: https://www.facebook.com/events/1801436226797848/

 

CyberTrad is here…

Yes, yes, y’all… My first independent solo project is coming out this fall! CyberTrad features traditional and original Irish and Breton music played on wooden flute, bass, vocals, and human beatbox. More info is available at cybertrad.com.

The official CD release is November 18th. Stay tuned for info on the gigs…

Kickstarter Countdown

Hi Folks,

As of this writing, there are just over 5 hours left of the CyberTrad Kickstarter, so don’t wait, pledge to back the project and reserve your copy of the CD! Many of you have already pledged, and for that, you have my thanks. At this point we have met our goal, so the CD production is funded! Any additional money raised will go towards publicizing the CD, and if possible, I’d love to hire a publicist to promote the album. A backer had offered to match pledges up to $500 in these last hours, so your precious dollars can go further towards making sure people hear this music. In the meantime, thanks  for your support, and thanks so much to all those who pledged! The Kickstarter is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattolwell/cybertrad/description

 

 

 

 

 

CyberTrad Kickstarter

 

Hello Friends! At long last, CyberTrad, my first self-produced/solo recording project (with some amazing musical collaborators) is nearing completion. Here’s a little taste, and for those who would like to preorder the CD and support the project, we are live, so you can head on over to Kickstarter: