Paris1919 (http://paris-1919.com/), a Minneapolis ensemble led by experimental Composer and Conductor Chris Strouth (http://chrisstrouth.com) have released their second album Antarctica, which is out now via the UltraModern label. Antarctica was produced in 2014 as an installation and performance at Minneapolis's Public Functionary gallery (http://publicfunctionary.org/antarctica/) and performed inside of a giant plastic glacier alongside dancers and video projections, to create a completely immersive experience. The score features Electronics by Chris Strouth and a supergroup of Midwest avant-garde players. They including Michael Croswell (McKnight recipient, Ivey Award Winner, Metaphor) (Lap Steel), Randall Davidson (Garrison Keillor, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Nike and renowned composer in his own right) (Cello), Tim Ritter (Shapeshifter, Astronaut Wife, Bella Koshka) (Bass), Mykl Westbrooks (Landing Gear, Zen Identity) (Electric Guitar) and Eric White (Conservatoire National Douta Seck).
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