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8 "Structures"

from Eight Threads by Sprig of That

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    If you still rock out with a CD player, we got you! This "Eight Threads" CD contains the full album, PLUS a hefty booklet with bios for all eight composers and a bit about the project! Comes in a classy wallet-style case, with beautiful artwork by Ryn Nootenboom.

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"My piece was created in a spirit of improvisation and structure that seemed appropriate for a grant written project by such a fabulous trio. I was inspired to write “8 structures'' after seeing an art installation by Sol Le Wit, who creates art based on a succession of instructions for art curators to follow. I created eight instructions for Isabel, Ilan and Krissy to follow in order to create a piece of music that could be reimagined again and again. The instructions (or structures, as Sol Le Wit would call them) utilize a musical language of form and scale tones. Using broad rhythmic and harmonic strokes to guide the music to be recognizable with each iteration, even if played by another ensemble.

I hope this work exemplifies the incredible gifts that these musicians possess.
I hope this work transports you, the listener, to another place.
I hope this work inspires you to explore ideas outside of the box of conventional thought."

Adam Conrad Ferguson was born in Los Angeles and finds inspiration in art and wood working. He has made a career writing for film, video games, the concert stage and teaching composition techniques. He has worked all over the globe with his group, “IMPROVESTRA” where he conducts a large ensemble with hand signals to create large scale improvisations.

For more on Adam's projects, visit AdamConradFerguson.com

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from Eight Threads, track released March 26, 2021
Music by Adam Conrad Ferguson

Performed by Sprig of That:
Krissy Bergmark - tabla
Ilan Blanck - guitar
Isabel Dammann - violin

Recorded and mixed by Jason McGlone at the Hideaway in Minneapolis, MN. Mastered by Rob Schlette at Anthem Mastering. Album art by Ryn Nootenboom.

"This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund."

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Sprig of That Minneapolis, Minnesota

Occupying a space somewhere between Northern European fiddle styles, modern American string music, and the “indie classical” contemporary classical movement, Sprig of That distills a wide range of musical interests into a cohesive and joyful sound that is constantly evolving. Sprig of That is Krissy Bergmark (tabla), Isabel Dammann (violin), and Ilan Blanck (guitar). ... more

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