New Sounds From the Lost and Found is a series of ambient recordings based on instruments that were either found on the street or salvaged from thrift stores, pawn shops, yard sales and other out of the way places. The first volume was made in 2004 and includes a vintage Yamaha Electone organ found on Pearson St. in Long Island City, New York. Later recordings include vintage synthesizers and drum machines as well as an electronic chord organ. These instruments all have their own eccentric and unique personalities.

Volume 6 is in progress and will also include recordings from past commissions and pieces from theater and dance. These pieces are also being salvaged and recovered. The first being “Two” which was composed in 1995 as a commission from artist Helmut Lohr based on his re imagined and beautifully cut up copy of the score for Beethoven’s 2nd Symphony.

To be released January 2012

Volume 5 recorded 2010

Volume 4 recorded 2009

Volume 3 recorded 2008

 

Volumes 5 and 4 are available for purchase in the Pat Irwin Store