Kebyar Leyak
David Simons for “Kebyar Leyak” a music epic utilizing digital samples and spoken text of UFO abductions. The piece is composed for acoustic instruments and digital gamelan in a Balinese sci-fi style.
David Simons composes music for theater, dance, film, installations, and concert ensembles. His unusual collection of sounds from self-built and non-European instruments combines with digital sampling technologies to create a unique pan-cultural music. He has devised his own method of using the Theremin as a Midi controller. David has researched and performed music from many of the world’s cultures, and furthered his music studies in Bali, Bangkok and Seoul.