an addendum

In spite of the fact that I already signed off for 2012, I did also say that I might occasionally file on something of interest. Perhaps this post falls into that category.

The release of two of my Labor/Naxos CD albums -- "The Nude Paper Sermon" and the four pieces that make up "Wiretap" (Helix, Wiretap, Larynx Music and Queens Collage) -- took place right in the middle of Hurricane Sandy! These are music-theater works: a big one for actor, Renaissance ensemble, singing voices and electronic sounds (with Stacy Keach and the Nonesuch Ensemble conducted by Josh Rifkin) and four shorter works, also featuring voices in various forms.

Even though they've just been released now, there are already some great notices. The best one is William Gibson's article in the current issue of "Signal to Noise"; I can send anyone who's interested a complete copy. But you can also get more information, hear excerpts, read reviews and find out how to order from the Labor Records site .

There's also background on these releases and the earlier "Civilization & Its Discontents" on my web site .

Hope everyone survived the storm(s) in good shape.

Cheers!

Eric Salzman