Interview: Patrick McMinn

Welcome to our recent conversation with Patrick McMinn. Patrick was a musician for our recent show (Pegasus) where he and film artist Meg Rorison gave a powerful close to the concert. Stay tuned! You'll get to see that very soon; we have some excellent video to post.

In our interview with Patrick, we talked about Dan Deacon, the Baltimore Warehouse Scene, Arvo Pärt, Rothko Chapel, and being on the road. Enter the noise! (transcript to come)

Mr. McMinn

Music Credits
The Boy Who Tired of Sitting Still - Patrick McMinn
Connections - Patrick McMinn
Rothko Chapel - Morton Feldman
Fratres - Arvo Pärt

Rothko Chapel

Sad Saturday: Strange Meadowlark Remembered

Just a little something. I won't forget the times you played the soundtrack to a good fire place and a warm bourbon. Thanks. 

Interview: Joshua Bornfield Pt 2

Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our enlightening interview with Joshua Bornfield. In this round, we talked about the role of new music, rejection, Thomas Ades, and more. Please enjoy. Full transcript after the break...

Pick of the Week: Sonar Benefit for Sandy

SONAR New Music Ensemble

Hurricane Sandy Benefit

Friday, November 30

7:30pm

Old St. Paul's 

233 N. Charles St.

$10 suggested donation

SONAR will be performing solos and duos by the recently passed Elliot Carter and other American composers to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. How appropriate! I'm still feeling the need to pause and reflect on these recent tragic events, and this seems like the best way to do it. Even if you've somehow moved on, it's still nice to get a concert like this in before the mad craze of Holiday shows that are sure to come in December. We hope to see you there!

Happy Friday: Elegy by Mr. Carter

We're still remembering Elliott Carter: the Symphonies (one for three orchestras), the concertos, the many modernist works... Carter lived the experience of the American composer in the 20th c. From the very start to the very end. Listen to this "early" piece, and enjoy this beautiful day.

Interview: Joshua Bornfield Pt 1

Click play on the audio player above to hear our interview with composer Joshua Bornfield. The transcript, extra details, and pictures are after the jump. We had so much fun talking with Josh and would like to thank him a million times for being our first guest. He is a frequent consultant and supporter of Outerspaces and we love working with him! His depth of experience and knowledge are an inspiration. Enjoy!

Is there anyone you would like us to interview? Would YOU like to be interviewed? Drop us a line at info@outerspacesmusic.org.

Joshua Bornfield

Pick of the Week: BMA Contemporary Wing

Walead Beshty, "Four Magnet, Three Color Curl"

BMA Late Night: Contemporary Wing

Saturday November 17

9pm-midnight

FREE
Baltimore Museum of Art
10 Art Museum Dr.

I have been waiting for this ever since moving to Baltimore. After being burned by The Walters (they hired a "more qualified applicant"), I'm looking forward to a positive experience in an art museum here. It's really easy to get sucked into DC and forget the gems we have here in town, especially when you're a recent transplant from far away. I also have to note that I was generally unimpressed by the chaos that is the American Visionary Art Museum. I suppose that's the point of such a museum, but some thoughtful curating would serve artists more justice. Point being, with the Contemporary being closed, and MICA/small galleries aside, I've felt the absence of the BMA's contemporary wing. Baltimore has failed to reach my expectations for the level and quantity of contemporary art I'd expect in such a large Northeastern city. Mind you, I'm deadly homesick and came from Houston, home of it's own Contemporary Art Museum, the Menil Collection, and the Rothko Chapel. If I'm missing something in Baltimore, please let me know, I'll be delighted! 

The reopening party promises live music by White Life, a sound art performance by Tim Nohe, art chats, the making of a collaborative art sculpture designed by Maren Hassinger, "light bites", and a cash bar. Be one of the first to see the new wing!  The galleries will show off more than 100 new works as well as "old" standbys like Warhol, Matisse, and Jasper Johns. 

Kristen Hileman, curator of Contemporary Art, in front of W-120301 by Sarah Oppenheimer

I don't know about you, but I love "after hours" events; they feel so hip and novel. We look forward to seeing you there! Do you know of an awesome event coming up? Email us at info@outerspacesmusic.org.