[2001 Artists in Residence, 2009 Artists in Residence]
WebsiteNew York City-based composer and sound artist David Watson will develop a cross-platform live sound and video performance exploring sound and social context. Using as its starting point a traditional New York street parade, as well as his practice as a performer of the Highland Bagpipe, this new work will contrast conventional and experimental musical approaches. The finished work will be performed and released on CD. Originally from New Zealand, David Watson has lived and worked in New York City since 1987. He has performed with John Zorn, Lee Ranaldo, Christian Marclay and many others. His recent double CD Fingering and Idea was released to critical acclaim in 2008 on the XI label.