New Sounds Interview with Carla Kihlstedt
Written with guidance from experts at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, this large-scale work was inspired by the ocean in general and specifically by the true-life tale of the free diver Natalia Molchanova, who descended into the ocean in 2015 and never resurfaced. Black Inscription is a mix of rock and classical song, brought to life by a seven-piece band fronted by three singers, with sound design and visual imagery.
Black Inscription: An Album That is A Journey Into the Sea
Three Cape Cod-based composers will mark World Oceans Day (Friday, June 8) by releasing a new album of original music developed in collaboration with ocean scientists. It’s called Black Inscription, and two of the composers – the husband and wife team Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi – spoke with Living Lab Radio about it.
Proglodytes: An Interview with Carla Kihlstedt
I have been following violinist/singer/composer Carla Kihlstedt since I first heard Sleepytime Gorilla Museum in 2004. Since then, I have been continually impressed with her creative vision and breadth as an artist. From the delightfully quirky acoustic chamber music group Tin Hat, to the intense and experimental Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, to session work with Tom Waits, Mr. Bungle, Fred Frith, and Tracy Chapman (and a huge list of others), Carla’s work embodies the artistic spirit of progressive music–she works without confines.