Austerity Measures, by Andy Clausen

Austerity Measures

by Andy Clausen

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For Bandcamp Friday, April 2021, I am thrilled to FINALLY share this recording from the archives called “Austerity Measures.” This piece is 5+ years in the making and would not have been possible without the immense help from a long list of friends & collaborators.

Originally commissioned for the Juilliard Beyond The Machine Festival, here is the original program note I wrote for the piece back in 2016:

“Austerity Measures” features a vibraphone soloist flanked by two identical quartets of trumpet, trombone, cello/bass, and electric guitar. Each quartet is bound to a specific pitch-class set representing their distinct point of view. A violent debate ensues as both groups become increasingly polarized, stubborn, and insistent in their starkly contrasting points of view. The vibraphone soloist acts as somewhat of a moderator in the debate, provoking a passionate discourse in search of some common ground. However, no such compromise is reached, as our moderator is plagued by his own inner debate and the discourse dissolves into chaos. “Austerity Measures” combines two existing ensembles versed in a variety of written and improvised musical traditions, The Westerlies and Andy Clausen’s SHUTTER Project.

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released April 2, 2021

HUGE thanks to the performers on the recording:

Brian Shank - Vibraphone
Gregg Belisle-Chi - Guitar (A&B)
Mitch Lyon - Cello
Dan Chmielinski - Double Bass

The Westerlies:
Riley Mulherkar - Trumpet
Chloe Rowlands - Trumpet
Willem de Koch - Trombone

Recorded at various studios and homes between 2017-2020
Mixed & Mastered by Andy Clausen at
The International House of Long Tones, March 2021
Cover Art by Addis Goldman

All proceeds benefit Equal Justice Initiative.

With Love,

Andy Clausen
Brooklyn, NY
April 2nd, 2021

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