A celebration of the life of Arthur Russell and the release of Richard King's book Travels Over Feeling.
One of the 20th century’s true musical visionaries Arthur Russell (1951 – 1992) was a cellist, vocalist and composer known for his fusion of classical and popular music including Disco, folk, and rock. Before his death from AIDS in 1992 Arthur defied genre and consistently challenged our expectations of what pop music could be.
If you know his work, this event will be a chance to take a deep dive and hear his music resonate on the excellent sound system at The Hollywood Theatre.
If you're not familiar with Arthur, this event will be an excellent introduction to one of the 20th century's greatest artists.
Audika Records (Arthur's archival label, based right here in Portland!), Mississippi Records,and Lonesome Cowboy Iz present the following program -
- WILD COMBINATION; A Portrait Of Arthur Russell, directed by Matt Wolf.
- TERRACE OF UNINTELLIGIBILITY, a video by Phill Niblock.
- Live interpretations of Arthur's music by - Cellist Harlan Silverman Beloved experimental folk musician Dragging An Ox Through Water Singer/songwriter/producer Skyler Pia Full band Half Shadow
- A conversation between Mississippi Records' Eric Isaacson and Steve Knutson Audika Records founder and Arthur's primary archivist.
A night to immerse yourself in the world of Arthur Russell not to be missed!
One of the 20th century’s true musical visionaries Arthur Russell (1951 – 1992) was a cellist, vocalist and composer known for his fusion of classical and popular music including Disco, folk, and rock. Before his death from AIDS in 1992 Arthur defied genre and consistently challenged our expectations of what pop music could be.
If you know his work, this event will be a chance to take a deep dive and hear his music resonate on the excellent sound system at The Hollywood Theatre.
If you're not familiar with Arthur, this event will be an excellent introduction to one of the 20th century's greatest artists.
Audika Records (Arthur's archival label, based right here in Portland!), Mississippi Records,and Lonesome Cowboy Iz present the following program -
- WILD COMBINATION; A Portrait Of Arthur Russell, directed by Matt Wolf.
- TERRACE OF UNINTELLIGIBILITY, a video by Phill Niblock.
- Live interpretations of Arthur's music by - Cellist Harlan Silverman Beloved experimental folk musician Dragging An Ox Through Water Singer/songwriter/producer Skyler Pia Full band Half Shadow
- A conversation between Mississippi Records' Eric Isaacson and Steve Knutson Audika Records founder and Arthur's primary archivist.
A night to immerse yourself in the world of Arthur Russell not to be missed!
Director: Matt Wolf, Phill Niblock
Format: Digital
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