Performing original music by composer George Hurd, The Hurd Ensemble unifies the worlds of electronic and classical music. Written for violin, cello, upright bass, piano, and electronics (as well as regular use of flutes, bass clarinet, vibraphone, viola, and harp), meticulously bound together with digitally-arranged sounds collected from a lifetime of travel. Absolutely no stock electronic sounds are used – every sound produced is of his own creation, recorded, edited and manipulated himself. The electronics are layered to create textures that perfectly complement the acoustic instruments, giving rise to a sound that is extremely organic despite its partially digital origins. Hurd’s music is both wildly, intricately rhythmic and aglow with shimmering harmonies and melodies. Accessible and daring, its percussive yet lyrical qualities make it at home in both concert halls and nightclubs.
Their album, Navigation Without Numbers, is available on Innova Recordings. Purchase the album HERE.
The Hurd Ensemble is:
Solenn Séguillon – violin
George Hurd – composition, electronics
Elyse Weakley – piano
Anton Estaniel – cello
Ari Gorman – bass