As part of the @amsterdamdanceevent (ADE) 2024, we are excited to present a unique collaboration that merges classical music with advanced technology. COCON II by Nick Verstand x Cello Octet Amsterdam will take place in the expansive Door Open Space, offering a groundbreaking experience that challenges the boundaries of music, art, and technology. My piece for 8 cellos, titled Sine, will be part of the program. For more information and tickets, visit amsterdam-dance-event.nl

COCON is an audiovisual live performance featuring Cello Octet Amsterdam performing new compositions by composers Caterina Barbieri, Jesse Broekman, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Sarah Davachi and Qasim Naqvi and an arrangement by Abul Mogard & KMRU. The scenography is created by Nick Verstand and consists of eight robotic arms embracing the musicians on stage.

Dis-Ease will be making its U.K. Premiere at The Tate Modern

On 08/05 @lprnyc, I’ll be opening the evening for the extradinary performer, singer and @erasedtapesrecords label mate @hatis_noit. This is going to be a special one- not to be missed!!

Excited to be joining this sick lineup, as we interpret Terry Riley’s legendary work ‘In C’- one for the ages.
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Unbelievable! The annual NYC performance of Terry Riley’s In C we organize is turning TWENTY. Lincoln Center will host our biggest concert yet, outdoors and free to the public in Damrosch Park on Sunday, June 30 at 8pm, as part of the Summer for the City festival. We’ve assembled a blowout ensemble to perform Terry’s masterpiece—plus a few surprise guests will be announced closer to the event. The score of In C (which turns 60 this year!) provides a space of peaceful, spontaneous coexistence, wherein each individual is responsible for their own choices and the well-being of the entire community. As the music (and our annual concert) ages, it symbolizes more and more the necessity for collective listening, play, and celebration.

playing at some rad events this week.
I’ll be playing a solo modular synth set at OOZE this Friday at 9pm- curated by @kamran_sadeghi_official
And on Sunday I’ll be taking part in Terry Riley’s “In C” at Lincoln Center Outdoors- playing synth. It’s with a massive and bonkers lineup. Free to all at 8pm.
Come on by!

Coming to the @muziekgebouw in May- Amsterdam friends please go see this! iekge#Repost @therestisnoise_

Stoked to be taking part in this year’s @bangonacan Long Play Festival on 05/04 @publicrecordsnyc, with @missarone and @xmatmosx. The entire festival lineup is insane and I recommend getting a pass to see all of it. Our segment starts at 7:15pm and goes til 10. See you there!

Excited to be premiering a new work work for the Cello Octet of Amsterdam for the Rewire Festival in April. Sine, is an electro acoustic work for 16 sine waves, 8 cellos and light sculptures designed by Nick Verstand.

As this year winds down, it feels a little hard and weird to tout things that I’m proud of doing in 2023, in light of all of the death and cruelty that feels like the signature of this moment. In the face of my own complicated feelings about that, there’s one thing that I wanted to throw out there for whatever reason, as a big creative birth that i was really proud of- the creation of a new orchestral work. I’ve only done it once before. I don’t see myself as a classical composer and these kinds of moments of stepping outside your comfort zone and making something that you’re proud of, are worth sharing. Listening to it has definitely been nourishing for me, as of late. As always and infinite thank you to maestro @andrederidder and @elizabethalker for this invitation to write a new gargantuan thing. And thank you @bbcconcertorchestra and André for premiering it and making it into a beautiful moment. I’ve posted some of it online now, though with the BBC recording copyright, I can only share 5 minutes of the total 19 minute work. The link is in my bio. Take a break from the pain and take a load off

As part 2 of our annual Mixology Festival, which has been highlighting novel approaches to technology in music and media arts since 1991, on Feb 5 @browniebonbon77 will share new synth work (be sure to listen to his recent album w/ #wadadaleosmith & #andrewcyrille). There will also be a visual performance from @mirovaya_liniya, the artist/filmmaker @juliapello accompanied by new music data from the legendary Heinrich Mueller aka Gerald Donald (of #drexciya and #dopplereffekt). Please note that Mueller will not be in attendance. Tickets and info

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In September I’ll be premiering two new works for modular synthesizer, strings and piano at the Utlima Festival in Oslo, Norway. I’ve been sitting on a pile of Renaissance and Gregorian music (don’t ask why) and these new pieces are inspired by time stretched transmutations of these relics. Also, @gregor.riddell has written a purely acoustic arrangement of my modular synth piece TEENAGES and that will be part of the evening’s 🌋 💀. Thank you @cikadaensemble and Gregor for this invitation to create a new piece for you.

In a bit of transcendental space finally holding a physical copy of ‘Two Centuries’- made in collaboration with my teachers Andrew Cyrille and Wadada Leo Smith. Nab a copy and listen loud in a quiet space. Coming out October 7th on Redhookrecords

I’ll be playing a solo modular synth set @irl.nyc on the 16th. @scottcolberg’s quartet of double basses will be playing after me and it will be awesome. A link to tickets

I had the pleasure of contributed some synth textures and bass lines for @stuarthyatt’s latest ‘Field Works’ album. It’s a really cool project and it’s coming out on April 1st- more info

Thank you Fact Magazine for the opportunity to share this recent work