FAR CORNER

FAR CORNER was formed in the Spring of 2003.  This Wisconsin-based quartet of keyboards, cello, bass, and percussion blends contemporary classical chamber music with rock and a touch of jazz.  FAR CORNER's repertoire consists of composed works, completely improvised works, and everything in between.  Traditional limitations of each instrument are stretched, often bluring genre roles.  Cello may play in a "Heavy Metal" style, or electric bass may play in a manner more commonly found in classical music.  Great attention has been given to put each instrument on equal footing, making the music compositionally focused, yet still allowing each player their moments to shine.  Besides the core four instruments, the ensemble makes use of home-made instruments, as well as secondary instruments from each of the members such as trumpet, violin, and sitar, melodica, and a variety of percussion instruments. The group has performed live in read more...