Blarvuster
January 3rd, 2007 by mwelchmusic
Labyrinthine and florid melodies streaming over alien funk counterpoint make the ecstatic music of Blarvuster, the latest brainchild of critically acclaimed bagpiper/composer Matthew Welch. Inspired equally by Celtic lines and South East Asian ensemble textures as well as avant-garde rock and minimalism, Blarvuster’s line-up of some of the brightest young stars in the New York experimental scene ardently evoke a seamless hybrid of musical languages that issues forth its own fictional tradition.
Band Members
- Matthew Welch - composer, bagpipes, soprano saxophone and vocals
- Leah Paul - flutes
- Karen Waltuch - viola
- Mary Halvorson - electric guitar
- Ian Riggs - electric bass
- Ches Smith - drums, percussion
Trio (Port Urlar)
- Matthew Welch
- Tim Dahl (bass)
- Mike Pride (drums)