Hi Philip,
I would like to do a little ontribution fro the other part of the
world....since I live in Germany would it be possible to pay through
PayPal, since any other form would ost me a fortune.
Thanks,
Alexander
Philip Gelb wrote:
> i am very happy to annouce the release of this CD!
> The label, 482 music is donating all profits to Matt's wife and daughter!
> You can buy copies directly from me (15 dollars in person or via mail
> in the US, 18 dollars overseas) or from Pauline, Dana or Stacia.
> Copies will be available in stores later this summer.
> CDs will be available at the big memorial concert on thursday night in
> San Francisco which is almost sold out. Tom Waits was just added to
> the concert thus it will sell out for sure.
>
> Philip Gelb - shakuhachi
> Pauline Oliveros - accordion
> Dana Reason - piano
> Matthew Sperry - bass
>
> Track 1: Stacia
> The Space Between
> Recorded live at The Arts Center in Troy, NY
> December 5, 2002 by Scott Smallwood.
>
> Track 2: Lila
> The Space Between with Matthew Sperry
> Recorded live at the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT),
> 1750 Arch Street in Berkeley, CA
> October 16,1999 by David Wessel.
>
>
>
> Matt and I first met while we were attending the music school at
> Florida State University. We became roomates in 1990-91 and remained
> close friends since. I have always been in awe at how warm and kind he
> was to every person and every living being he encountered! Matt truly
> lived a very spiritual life that is a model for how the rest of us
> should live.
>
> Our musical careers grew together from being students to both
> attaining a certain amount of reputability in the international new
> music world. Through the years we were duet partners as well as being
> in numerous trios and larger ensembles together. As friends we saw
> each other through so many different experiences and relationships,
> watching and helping each other grow. We inspired each other to begin
> exploring organic gardening and further our culinary interests from
> the kitchen to the garden. Matt was someone I always considered a
> close friend for the rest of my life. You will notice that, on the
> piece with Matt (Lila), towards the end as a very interesting section
> is about to begin, the piece is cut short suddenly as the tape ends; a
> seemingly appropriate way to end this recording.
>
> The Space Between offers this CD as a tribute to the beautiful life
> that Matthew Sperry lived.
>
> Philip Gelb
> June 24, 2003
>
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