The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music.

This episodes features Joel Roston and excerpts from his new album "We're Able." We talk inspiration, Stereo Guitar, and Tension/Release in musical and instrumental writing. Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/L239NQBEof4?feature=shared

This episode features Nnux (Ana López Reyes) and a live performance of "Ausencias" performed by The Rhythm Method and Nnux (string quartet and electronics ) 10/2/22 at Roulette, NYC. We talk composing for live instruments and electronics and seeing them as one instrument, stories, and stage names. Watch the Video version of the podcast at https://youtu.be/Ih2wGoxpGjA

This episode features Bob Familiar and his live performance at the Cambridge Foundry, 4/6/2024: A live improvisation performed using the Expressive-E Osmose and Soma Labs Cosmos. "Embrace the Algorithm" available on Bandcamp. We talk limits, hardware programing, and live improvisation with technology. Watch the Video version at - https://youtu.be/DVttjrzCibg?feature=shared

This episode features guest host Eric Salazar and the track "CRP (East Coast Remix)" from Music for Billionaires on New Focus Recordings We talk about performance, mixing and production, and "Hooked on Classics"

This episode features guest host Rodney Duplessis  and the track "Throwaway Culture" from  #music4billionaires  - Releasing 10/27/23.  @newfocusrecordings @bandcamp We talk about tension in music, Morton Subotnick, and teaching.

This episode features guest host Michael Drews and the track "Slowdance84" from  Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about translating studio ideas into engaging and meaningful live performances.

This episode features guest host Heather Stebbins and the track "Widow's Mite" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about BGM, Long walks with music, and the role of live performance and improvisation in the creative process.  

This episode features guest host Erin Rogers and the track "Burning Old man Summer" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23.  https://newfocusrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-billionaires We talk about Erin's new and upcoming projects.  We listen to BOMS and discuss how the recording and mixing process is part of my compositional process. You can also WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE w...

This episode features guest hosts Ford Fourqurean and Daniel Anastasio and the track "Corporate Responsibility Pledge" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We talk about the mission of the Unheard-of Ensemble, their yearly summer composer workshop (CCI), and their Cultural Ecologies Series.  We listen to CRP and discuss the mix of aleatoric and precisely composed sections.

This episode features guest host Joseph Bohigian and the track "Wells, ME" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to Wells, ME and talk about bad algorithms, great collaborations, and the studio as part of the compositional process.

This episode features Allison Tanenhaus and our collaboration "Corporate Responsibility Pledge(CRP)" from Music for Billionaires: Releasing 10/27/23. We listen to excerpts of CRP and talk sound and visuals. Allison shares about her on-going gallery event "GlitchKraft" (9/5–10/20) @ Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons University.

This episode features Violet Nox. We listen to excerpts from their new album "Vortex and Voices" on Some Where Cold Records. We talk writing music for an event, approaches to vocals, and King Kong/Godzilla.

This episode features Eric Salazar. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Sali" on the Sheva Collection and Halidon Classical. We talk Improvisation, Identity, and daily creative routines.

This episode features Lei Liang. We listen to excerpts from “Hearing Landscape. Hearing Icescapes” on New Focus Recordings. We talk Listening, whales, and his amazing cross-disciplinary work.

This episode features Ryan Sulieman. We listen to excerpts from "Fireflies" for two violins performed by Sharan Leventhal & Clara Mazo. We talk meaning, theatrics, and experience in music.

This episode features Erin Rogers and Alec Goldfarb. We listen to excerpts from their new album “Earth’s Precisions” recorded by @rhythmbeard   @bloominglightways  studio, mastered by  @elliott_sharp , available from  @infrequent_seams  on  @bandcamp .

This episode features Noah Wall. We listen to excerpts from his new album "Speech Patterns" ( Full album available on Chaikin Records). We talk about Oration, Melodyne, and the "truth" about bird songs.

This episode features Jordan Munson . We listen to excerpts from his new EP "Imposters" and talk about the iterative creative process, AI prompts, and expression.

This episode features Jay Sorce . We listen to excerpts from "Copper" and talk about the art of using FX pedals and guitar in performance.

This episode features Rodney Duplessis. We listen to excerpts from "Psi" and talk the about the intersection of science and music.

This episode features Julie Herndon and Davor Vincze. We listen to excerpts from "To Fight or Surrender," a pair of audiovisual operas that question the nature of love and manipulation, out digitally April 29 2022 on Infrequent Seams . Featuring soloists Jess Aszodi and Nina Guo along with Decoder-Ensemble , the release will include full length videos of each opera directed by Heinrich Horwitz . h...

This episode features Eli Fieldsteel. We Listen to "Impulse Curve" performed on his custom light-sensitive control surface. We talk about instrument design, talent, and being a magician/composer. *Video Performance of "Impulse Curve" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8N0iMYd9H8

This episode features Violet Nox ( Dez DeCarlo and Andrew Abrahamson ). We Listen to "Eris" from their new album "Eris Wakes" on Infinity Vine Records (US) (IVR 11) and Aumega Project (Germany). We talk about virtual collaboration, Lyrics in music, and struggling with "finicky songs."

This episode features Vessels to Motherland ( Danica Borisavljevic and Nikita Morozov ). We Listen to "Oiseau" from their debut album  Machine Lieder and talk about the primal urge to create, the world of new music, and creative freedom.

This episode features Robert Dick . We listen to "Mitochondrial Ballet" from his Our Cells Know release on Tzadik Records and talk about improvisation, career perspectives, and staying in the moment.