William Basinski - @FREMONT ABBEY

"William Basinski is a classically trained musician and composer who has been working in experimental media for over 30 years in NYC and most recently, California. Employing obsolete technology and analogue tape loops, his haunting and melancholy soundscapes explore the temporal nature of life and resound with the reverberations of memory and the mystery of time. His epic 4-disc masterwork, The Disintegration Loops received international critical acclaim and was chosen as one of the top 50 albums of 2004 by Pitchfork Media. The Temporary Residence deluxe LP box-set reissue from 2012 was awarded best re-issue of the year and a score of 10 on Pitchfork. Installations and films made in collaboration with artist-filmmaker, James Elaine have been presented in festivals and museums internationally, and his concerts are presented to sold out crowds around the world. Basinski was chosen by Music Director, Antony Hegarty to create music for the Robert Wilson opera, The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic which had its world premiere at the Manchester International Festival in July 2011 and toured Europe in 2012 and North America in 2013. Orchestral transcriptions of The Disintegration Loops by Maxim Moston have been performed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Queen Elizabeth Hall and La Batie Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart Tasmania and most recently Pitchfork Midwinter Festival with the Chicago Philharmonic. Basinski and Preston Wendel released a surprise new jazzy record under the name Sparkle Division, including special guests such as the late Henry Grimes on upright bass & others, and his latest solo work, "Lamentations" was released November 13th, 2020 on Temporary Residence/2062/USA."

-Artist Bio

All ages, some seating available, bar w/ID

• Check tickets for show time
• Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.
• We have a mix of normal chairs, some tall chairs, and standing room in back.
• Seating is not reserved unless noted.
• Please refrain from talking or texting during the show.
• No video from the seating area please.
• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.
• Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. All are welcome.

Presenting welcoming music, arts & cultural experiences for people of all ages & incomes.

Venue rental info & more: http://www.fremontabbey.org/rent

Concert & events calendar: http://www.abbeypresents.org

Arts Connect provides free tickets for nonprofit workers, low income families, and veterans. www.fremontabbey.org/artsconnect/

Volunteer opportunities are available for most shows (include free entry) www.fremontabbey.org/volunteer

Home Venue: Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103 / 206-414-8325

Note: All ticket sales are final unless noted. Lineup and performers are subject to change, no refunds for change of support acts.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, United States