Hey everyone. Welcome to 6008 Spokes. This post will be edited many times as we get closer to the big day!
We are looking for 111 volunteers to ride in a piece called Eine Brise by Mauricio Kagel. It is not a difficult piece and you do not need to be a trained musician! What you do need to be able to do is:
1. Ride a bike safely at a fixed, leisurely pace in a formation.
2. Have a bell or horn on your bike.
3. Be able to whistle or make wind noises.
4. Be willing to sing – you don’t need to be able to sing in tune – and make noises.
5. Be committed to coming and riding on the 31st of May, a lovely Saturday afternoon, for a 3 pm concert with a rehearsal that will take place on the same day somewhere between 12-3. Probably 1 pm – this will firm up as we get closer.
6. Be willing to be filmed, recorded and/or photographed.
For those interested in riding in Eine Brise, a piece by Mauricio Kagel for 111 Cyclists, please email me. 6008@ the domain name you are currently visiting (gregoryoh dot com). If you can’t figure that out, write a comment with your email and I’ll send it to you.
You need to send me your name, your email and phone number. We will confirm via email/phone and send you some instructions closer to the day.
Anyone can come and play Terry Riley’s In C. Just bring an instrument or your voice if you wish, plus a copy of the music. You can find it in many libraries, or here is a link to the music (it is only two pages):
Thanks!
Greg and Sean
Q: Do you still need cyclists? A: YES!!!
Q: Is it hard? A: NO!!!! (5 easy instructions)
Q: Is it fast? A: NO! (easy, comfortable pace, riding in formation)
Q: Is Eine Brise a good piece? A: I have no idea…
Q: When is the rehearsal? A: Earlier that day – probably around noon or 1 pm.
Sounds interesting!
I am a cyclist. I am also a musician for a university band (trumpet). I’ll help you guys out on May 31st. Please let me know about the details by replying back.
from Gigi Tsui
Ooh, I took part in the British premiere of this in 1997, in London. It was a hoot! Loads of fun.
Pity I have another commitment when the Toronto one is happening.
I’m always up to makin a fool of myself you can contact me at athomson@tandyconstruction.net
King Edward Public School (whose field you’ll be using) is having its family fun fair on May 29th from 3.30-7 pm. Let me know if you’d like to use the opporutnity to promote the concert (flyers, demos) and perhaps recruit riders.
work will hold me back till 3 pm ..then i will be there
with bells on!
I’ve said I’ll be there, right? I will be there, Greg. I will be there.
Hi,
I would like to participate on Saturday, with my eight year old son and his friend.
Let us know when, where etc..
Sharon