Is Chicago Is Not Chicago Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 from billboard.com: Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche has completed "Anomaly," a 23-minute piece for the Kronos Quartet that will premiere in New York in October. The seven-movement composition came to life when Kronos member David Harrington approached Kotche after the 2006 release of the latter's latest solo album, "Mobile." "I really dug in and spent a lot of time, because I've never written outside of percussion before," Kotche tells Billboard.com. "That was basically my November through the end of January." "It's very percussive," Kotche says with a laugh when asked to describe the sound of the piece. "I'm not toning it down. I'm playing a multiple-percussion kit. It's really rhythmic; there's a lot of energy. Some parts are beautiful; things I couldn't play on drums. That's the way I treated the whole thing: four players in the quartet. I have each player to act like a limb to explore rhythmic ideas. If I could have a violin be my right hand and a cello be my left foot, what would it sound like?" The Kronos Quartet's most recent release, "Gorecki's String Quartet No. 3," came out last week via Nonesuch. Kotche, of course, is about to begin touring in support of Wilco's new album, "Sky Blue Sky," due May 15. In addition, Kotche has begun recording a new album with his duo, On Fillmore. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WaronWar Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Yes, new album with On Fillmore and his composition sounds exciting too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 They're bringing this composition to San Francisco in October, as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Kronos Quartet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 i wonder if somebody will tape it, or if it will be released on a disc? that's so cool! i need to tell my theory teacher that some rock musicians still do "classical" stuff... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unposed_question Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 What information do you have about them playing Glenn's piece in San Francisco in October? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 What information do you have about them playing Glenn's piece in San Francisco in October?From an interview in SFGate.com last month: Kotche has spent the past five or six months listening to classical music because he's been working on a commission for San Francisco's Kronos Quartet, which will premiere this fall I believe it'll be part of the SF Jazz Fest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 i wonder if somebody will tape it, or if it will be released on a disc? that's so cool! i need to tell my theory teacher that some rock musicians still do "classical" stuff...I would imagine it will be released some how, someway officially. There are plenty of labels who would like to put something like this out. Hey remember Liverpool Oratorio by Paul McCartney or the Juliette Letters by Elvis Costello... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Hey remember Liverpool Oratorio by Paul McCartney or the Juliette Letters by Elvis Costello... LouieByeah, and his oratorio didn't even fit the textbook definition of an oratorio.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zebra Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I cannot wait to hear this piece. Hooray for Glenn! I also can't wait to hear the new On Fillmore record. I am trying to remember what he said the theme will be on this record...I just woke up...and my head is still powering up ...I think he said it was imaginary places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Glenn + Kronos Quartet = Liquid Sex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pnêyu Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Wilcoword says tickets are now on sale, but you'll have to wait until July 15 if you're not a member of SF Jazz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 did you guys see that picture of him on the new modern drummer cover?? Where DID he get that blue sweater thingie? Not exactly standard rock star attire, now is it? He is such a trip... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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