: Loopers (and Where Eric is NOT)
“Loopers” are small portable electronic gizmos that allow a musician to record a short piece of music and then play along with the recording – all in real time right before your very eyes – and ears. The player can continue to record and add additional loops – so a musician can end up being an entire ensemble – albeit limited to the structure imposed by the original loop.
In a fit of whimsy I recently composed a piece for cello with a looper, strangely enough titled Exercise for Looped Cello, which will be performed this Tuesday evening by world class cellist Dave Eggar (you can google him).
BTW – I have been negligent in not acknowledging that this piece was inspired by Sammy Mellman’s looper compositions for the trombone. Sammy is the son of my friend and one time band mate Bob Mellman
Please note that there is an admission charge for this concert – and to anticipate your next question, sorry I do not have any “comps”.
Here are the details. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get back to me.
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April 17, Tuesday, 8:00 PM – Miscellaneous Ensembles and Electronics
Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, 346 West 20th Street|
Admission $20, students free
As advertised, this concert will have a variety of musical styles and ensembles. I believe my piece will be the next to last on the bill.
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AND – Where I am not
If you were planning on trekking out to the wilds of Boonton next weekend to see Shuffle, Jump & Moan at Maxfields, that show has been re-scheduled for May 19th