Imbolc Ice, by Sean Murphy

Imbolc Ice

by Sean Murphy

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Recorded at home during an ice storm during the Imbolc holiday on 1 February 2023.

For nearly a quarter century, I've been the primary musician in a weekly dance & music improv jam in Memphis, TN. A core group of dancers and I gather each week in a local dance studio and explore the place where music and dance intersect. Oftentimes we're joined by other dancers, musicians, and artists of all types.

On this particular evening, an unexpected ice storm hit Memphis so we cancelled our regular event and held a more intimate session in our home. The dancers were my wife, Anne J. Froning, and one of the longtime movers, Nat Newberger.

I was the only musician for the evening and was currently exploring the sounds of a recently acquired baby grand piano and an iPad based electronics setup. What we captured that night was completely unexpected, challenging, and quite beautiful!

The artwork for the cover is a capture and modification of a piece of interactive art by one of my favorite artists (and Anne's cousin) Letitia Quesenberry. See more of her work at letitiaquesenberry.com and on Instagram at @lettyq_

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released February 22, 2024

Mixed & Mastered by Sean Murphy 2-8 February, 2023

Inspirational Movement by Anne J. Froning & Nat Newberger

Instruments:
Essex EGP-155C Grand Piano
Voice
Shakuhachi

Live Effects:
Gauss Field Recorder
Kymatica Space
SpaceFields

Mastering assistance by Michael Falcone

Special thanks to Sally Markell

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Sean Murphy Memphis, Tennessee

Sean Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist living in Memphis, Tennessee. He is a musician, ethnomusicologist, instrument maker, sound healer, teaching artist, nature lover, listener, explorer…