Ringnone
Artist : John Oswald Date : 2006.07.08
Genre : contemporary music Length : 30
Statement
I find the ringing of mobile phones most often so distracting and irritating that this thirty seconds of silence is the only ringtone that i can imagine composing. -John Oswald
Biography
Multifaceted artist John Oswald nearly always incorporates an electroacoustic element to his productions. His works are part of the regular repertoire of Kronos Quartet, Culberg Ballet of Sweden, Ballet of Monaco, Deutsche Opera Ballet Berlin, Modern Quartet and Penderecki Quartet. Among his recent activities are a sound procession for Brazilia; a choregraphic work for twenty two choregraphers (among which Bill T Jones, Margie Gillis and Holly Small); commissions from groups such as Ballet de l’Opéra of Lyon, Change of Heart, SMCQ as well as Dutch National Radio and the CBC.