Adam Simmons – The Usefulness of Art 2017
The second of "The Usefulness of Art" concert series 2017-2018
Originally recorded and performed in 2012 by Origami – Adam Simmons, Howard Cairns, Anthony Baker- this suite has subsequently been presented at the inaugural Peter Blizzard Memorial Concert for the Festival of Slow Music and also at MONA FOMA. It is the inspiration of the current TUoA series.
From Adam’s original CD liner notes:
Twenty-odd years ago, as I was studying at the Victorian College of the Arts, it was reading Rodin's views on "The Usefulness of Artists" that helped inform my own raison d'être for pursuing a life in music. Nearly two and a half decades later, I believe I understand more clearly the necessity of art to our everyday lives.
With an air of optimism, “The Usefulness of Art” seeks to express the essence of the qualities that art can engender – may it bring you a little happiness!
The Usefulness of Art
- Breathe
- Acceptance
- Empathy
- Generosity
- Compassion
- Faith
www.facebook.com/usefulness.of.art
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released October 6, 2017
Composed by Adam Simmons
Performed by
Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble:
Adam Simmons – bass clarinet, leader
Samuel Boon – saxophone
Cara Taber – saxophone
Gideon Brazil – saxophone
Paul Simmons – saxophone
Gemma Horbury – trumpet
James Wilkinson – trombone
Bryn Hills – trombone
Miranda Hill – double bass
Niko Schauble – drums
Hugh Harvey – drums
Nat Grant – percussion
Diokno Pasilan – percussion
David Brown – guitar
Pete Lawler – space drums
Visual design by Diokno Pasilan and Christine Crawshaw
Recorded by Myles Mumford at fortyfivedownstairs, August 26-27, 2017
Graphic Design by Celsius Design
Photography by Sarah Walker
Special thanks to
- Mary Lou and all of the wonderful staff at fortyfivedownstairs
- Brian Ritchie, David Jones, Ian Pidd and Owen McKern for support of this endeavour and many others
- Jim, Angela and Anna for assisting Diokno and Christine in their preparations
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.
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