i have a new song to share called “Sun Girl”. was curious about embodying some kind of a mystical playfulness, and, in doing things like recording myself repeatedly hitting the table with my iphone and sampling it, it brought me into a production style that reminds me of some of my earliest stuff (“Coyotes of the Canyon”? lol). some poetic focus here on rerouting the neural pathways, pushing out into the unknown, playfulness and chaos. Excited to share this song with a beautiful animated video by the great Tammy Nguyễn Very grateful for the stunning single art by Christina Quarles Photo by Camille Blake (styling by Mich Parilla and HMU by Berenice Ammann) Thank you to all the remarkable musicians involved in the making of this song Elizabeth Goodfellow —drums, percussion Dev Hoff —fretless bass Julia Holter—voice, Yamaha CS-60, Mellotron, Moog Opus 3, Prophet-6, samples/field recordings, drum programming, lap steel guitar Maia aka Sonjia Denise Hubert Harper—flute, piccolo Chris Speed—tenor saxophone Tashi Wada—Oberheim OB-X8, bagpipes Julia Holter—writer, producer Kenny Gilmore —co-producer, engineer, mixer Tyler Karmen, Gemma Castro —assistant engineers Heba Kadry—mastering Video and animation by Tammy Nguyễn Additional animation by Harry Chen, Kevin Chen, and Yibu Xu @tnpain @cequarles @camille_blake @michelleparrilla @berenice_anmann @beth_goodfellow @dev_hoff @suitesweetz @chrisspeed11 @tashiwada @kennethjohngilmore @tyler_karmen @gemmacastro__ @heba_kadry
i have a new song to share called “Sun Girl”. was curious about embodying some kind of a mystical playfulness, and, in doing things like recording myself repeatedly hitting the table with my iphone and sampling it, it brought me into a production style that reminds me of some of my earliest stuff (“Coyotes of the Canyon”? lol). some poetic focus here on rerouting the neural pathways, pushing out into the unknown, playfulness and chaos. Excited to share this song with a beautiful animated video by the great Tammy Nguyễn Very grateful for the stunning single art by Christina Quarles Photo by Camille Blake (styling by Mich Parilla and HMU by Berenice Ammann) Thank you to all the remarkable musicians involved in the making of this song Elizabeth Goodfellow —drums, percussion Dev Hoff —fretless bass Julia Holter—voice, Yamaha CS-60, Mellotron, Moog Opus 3, Prophet-6, samples/field recordings, drum programming, lap steel guitar Maia aka Sonjia Denise Hubert Harper—flute, piccolo Chris Speed—tenor saxophone Tashi Wada—Oberheim OB-X8, bagpipes Julia Holter—writer, producer Kenny Gilmore —co-producer, engineer, mixer Tyler Karmen, Gemma Castro —assistant engineers Heba Kadry—mastering Video and animation by Tammy Nguyễn Additional animation by Harry Chen, Kevin Chen, and Yibu Xu @tnpain @cequarles @camille_blake @michelleparrilla @berenice_anmann @beth_goodfellow @dev_hoff @suitesweetz @chrisspeed11 @tashiwada @kennethjohngilmore @tyler_karmen @gemmacastro__ @heba_kadry
i have a new song to share called “Sun Girl”. was curious about embodying some kind of a mystical playfulness, and, in doing things like recording myself repeatedly hitting the table with my iphone and sampling it, it brought me into a production style that reminds me of some of my earliest stuff (“Coyotes of the Canyon”? lol). some poetic focus here on rerouting the neural pathways, pushing out into the unknown, playfulness and chaos. Excited to share this song with a beautiful animated video by the great Tammy Nguyễn Very grateful for the stunning single art by Christina Quarles Photo by Camille Blake (styling by Mich Parilla and HMU by Berenice Ammann) Thank you to all the remarkable musicians involved in the making of this song Elizabeth Goodfellow —drums, percussion Dev Hoff —fretless bass Julia Holter—voice, Yamaha CS-60, Mellotron, Moog Opus 3, Prophet-6, samples/field recordings, drum programming, lap steel guitar Maia aka Sonjia Denise Hubert Harper—flute, piccolo Chris Speed—tenor saxophone Tashi Wada—Oberheim OB-X8, bagpipes Julia Holter—writer, producer Kenny Gilmore —co-producer, engineer, mixer Tyler Karmen, Gemma Castro —assistant engineers Heba Kadry—mastering Video and animation by Tammy Nguyễn Additional animation by Harry Chen, Kevin Chen, and Yibu Xu @tnpain @cequarles @camille_blake @michelleparrilla @berenice_anmann @beth_goodfellow @dev_hoff @suitesweetz @chrisspeed11 @tashiwada @kennethjohngilmore @tyler_karmen @gemmacastro__ @heba_kadry
i wish everyone could have a sky as clear of bombs as i am fortunate to have right now. i’m heartbroken and terrified about the recent violence against Palestinians and Israelis. Sending love to all affected by the horrific attack of Hamas on Israelis and others in Israel and the hundreds held hostage, and by the endless airstrikes from the Israeli government on the people of Gaza. As a US citizen, I feel I must speak up against the current merciless bombing, impending ground invasion, and deprivation of basic human needs thrust upon thousands of Palestinians besieged in Gaza, that the US gov has a major role in, and that could lead to genocide. I do not feel that either Israeli or Palestinian lives will be protected in any way by this. let’s call our reps and demand a ceasefire and immediate de-escalation and release of hostages and prisoners, protest, and do what we can to push leaders in charge to actually prioritize human lives over profits and fear. will share resources in stories #ceasefirenow
thank you to @jvp.la and @ifnotnowla for organizing this passionate and peaceful rally through Hollywood yesterday #ceasefirenow Jewish Voice for Peace: “We’re interrupting business as usual. The lives of 2.2 million Palestinians and 240 Israeli hostages in Gaza are in peril. The Israeli and US governments are endangering them in our names, using US-made bombs and billions of our tax dollars. Gaza is an open-air prison only ¼ the size of the city of Los Angeles with nearly ⅔ the number of people. It is under a 16-year blockade that has only grown worse as the Israeli government has cut off all access to food, water, electricity, and medicine. The Israeli military has dropped the equivalent of 2 nuclear bombs on Gaza, murdering over 11,000 Palestinians — 4,600 of them children — and threatening the lives of its own citizen hostages, for whom all of this violence is supposedly justified. The lives and fates of Palestinians and Jewish Israelis are intertwined, and we’re fighting for the safety that can only come when everyone is free.” “We envision a world where all people—from the U.S. to Palestine—live in freedom, Justice, equality, and dignity.”
thank you to @jvp.la and @ifnotnowla for organizing this passionate and peaceful rally through Hollywood yesterday #ceasefirenow Jewish Voice for Peace: “We’re interrupting business as usual. The lives of 2.2 million Palestinians and 240 Israeli hostages in Gaza are in peril. The Israeli and US governments are endangering them in our names, using US-made bombs and billions of our tax dollars. Gaza is an open-air prison only ¼ the size of the city of Los Angeles with nearly ⅔ the number of people. It is under a 16-year blockade that has only grown worse as the Israeli government has cut off all access to food, water, electricity, and medicine. The Israeli military has dropped the equivalent of 2 nuclear bombs on Gaza, murdering over 11,000 Palestinians — 4,600 of them children — and threatening the lives of its own citizen hostages, for whom all of this violence is supposedly justified. The lives and fates of Palestinians and Jewish Israelis are intertwined, and we’re fighting for the safety that can only come when everyone is free.” “We envision a world where all people—from the U.S. to Palestine—live in freedom, Justice, equality, and dignity.”
it’s Linda Perhacs’ (@lindaperhacs) 80th birthday this week, Sept 22 🌻i often hear people mention how important Linda’s music is to them. some friends will be gathering with Linda to celebrate and wanted to ask if you have a birthday message for her, and it will be written into this beautiful bday card made by @radha.v and given to Linda 🪷🪷🪷 please share a message for her in the comments here, thank you
it’s Linda Perhacs’ (@lindaperhacs) 80th birthday this week, Sept 22 🌻i often hear people mention how important Linda’s music is to them. some friends will be gathering with Linda to celebrate and wanted to ask if you have a birthday message for her, and it will be written into this beautiful bday card made by @radha.v and given to Linda 🪷🪷🪷 please share a message for her in the comments here, thank you
i’m happy to have my new song “And now even a flower” be part of @earthpercent’s Earth Day initiative this year, as one of 60 artists passionate about the planet who have donated an exclusive track that you can now buy on Bandcamp to help us raise funds for climate action. The money you spend on the track (or the full Compilation Album) will go to EarthPercent’s Grant Giving Fund, supporting organisations across the globe on the forefront of fighting the climate crisis. Each track and the album are available until May 6th – buy it now and help our collective cause. 🔗 link in bio #EarthPercentEarthDay #NOMUSICONADEADPLANET Artwork by @raissa_pardini
i’m happy to have my new song “And now even a flower” be part of @earthpercent’s Earth Day initiative this year, as one of 60 artists passionate about the planet who have donated an exclusive track that you can now buy on Bandcamp to help us raise funds for climate action. The money you spend on the track (or the full Compilation Album) will go to EarthPercent’s Grant Giving Fund, supporting organisations across the globe on the forefront of fighting the climate crisis. Each track and the album are available until May 6th – buy it now and help our collective cause. 🔗 link in bio #EarthPercentEarthDay #NOMUSICONADEADPLANET Artwork by @raissa_pardini
playing songs past and future 🪐 @primavera_sound this week—Barcelona, Madrid, and Porto 🖖 w @devil_hoof on fretless, @beth_goodfellow on percussion and vocals, @tashiwada on synth and bagpipe, and @kennethjohngilmore doing sound thanks @kennethjohngilmore for the photo capturing our special Barcelona audience
tomorrow, Sun Jul 30 at 20:00 @tashiwada and I will be performing a new program we’ve been rehearsing with the ensemble Take Off via @teatrogrande at the Teatro Romano di Brescia. It will be a special night in the ancient ruins 🪐🦌🎹🖖 Grazie Take Off and Teatro Grande! (link in bio) L’ensemble stabile Take Off, nato nel 2016 grazie a una collaborazione tra la Fondazione del Teatro Grande di Brescia, il compositore Mauro Montalbetti e il polistrumentista e improvvisatore Emanuele Maniscalco, agisce in territori che spaziano dal jazz alla musica d’arte contemporanea, dal pop alla sperimentazione, dal rock all’elettronica. In occasione di “Brescia e Bergamo Capitali della Cultura 2023”, l’ensemble ha in programma due importanti progetti di residenza artistica uno a Brescia e uno a Bergamo. Per l’appuntamento bresciano vedremo l’ensemble esibirsi con la cantante, autrice e compositrice californiana Julia Holter e con il compositore e polistrumentista Tashi Wada. Pur essendo artisti diversi tra loro come esperienze e ambito di appartenenza, tutti gli artisti condividono la voglia di mettersi in gioco attraverso forme musicali non convenzionali, tra la canzone e il collage sonoro, tra echi minimalisti, jazz e lirismo cameristico. Daniele Richiedei (violino) Emanuele Maniscalco (batteria, tastiere) Fulvio Sigurtà (tromba, live electronics) Gabriele Rubino (clarinetti) Giacomo Papetti (basso elettrico) Giulio Corini (contrabbasso) Massimiliano Milesi (sassofono tenore) Tashi Wada (sintetizzatore) Julia Holter (voce, pianoforte) Musiche di Julia Holter e Tashi Wada In caso di maltempo l’evento si sposterà nel Salone delle Scenografie del Teatro Grande con ingresso da via Paganora 19. L’orario di inizio resta invariato
tomorrow, Sun Jul 30 at 20:00 @tashiwada and I will be performing a new program we’ve been rehearsing with the ensemble Take Off via @teatrogrande at the Teatro Romano di Brescia. It will be a special night in the ancient ruins 🪐🦌🎹🖖 Grazie Take Off and Teatro Grande! (link in bio) L’ensemble stabile Take Off, nato nel 2016 grazie a una collaborazione tra la Fondazione del Teatro Grande di Brescia, il compositore Mauro Montalbetti e il polistrumentista e improvvisatore Emanuele Maniscalco, agisce in territori che spaziano dal jazz alla musica d’arte contemporanea, dal pop alla sperimentazione, dal rock all’elettronica. In occasione di “Brescia e Bergamo Capitali della Cultura 2023”, l’ensemble ha in programma due importanti progetti di residenza artistica uno a Brescia e uno a Bergamo. Per l’appuntamento bresciano vedremo l’ensemble esibirsi con la cantante, autrice e compositrice californiana Julia Holter e con il compositore e polistrumentista Tashi Wada. Pur essendo artisti diversi tra loro come esperienze e ambito di appartenenza, tutti gli artisti condividono la voglia di mettersi in gioco attraverso forme musicali non convenzionali, tra la canzone e il collage sonoro, tra echi minimalisti, jazz e lirismo cameristico. Daniele Richiedei (violino) Emanuele Maniscalco (batteria, tastiere) Fulvio Sigurtà (tromba, live electronics) Gabriele Rubino (clarinetti) Giacomo Papetti (basso elettrico) Giulio Corini (contrabbasso) Massimiliano Milesi (sassofono tenore) Tashi Wada (sintetizzatore) Julia Holter (voce, pianoforte) Musiche di Julia Holter e Tashi Wada In caso di maltempo l’evento si sposterà nel Salone delle Scenografie del Teatro Grande con ingresso da via Paganora 19. L’orario di inizio resta invariato
Excited to announce the first vinyl pressing (and first physical format) of my score for Eliza Hittman’s “Never Rarely Sometimes Always”, a masterpiece of a film. Release is out July 12 on @realgonemusic —pre-order now (link in bio). Whether or not I had been involved with this project, I would say it is one of the most important films to have come out in a long time, and every aspect of it is beautifully made. A teenager’s quest for an abortion is full of insane obstacles and the story is told with such depth and sensitivity. Hittman’s writing and direction is incredible —she gets at the nuance of each emotion and at every detail—and the performances by Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder are devastating. Also was honored to be a part of this project alongside @sharonvanhalen ‘s moving performance. This film is quiet and intricate, and so the score is not a bombastic, high-energy sonic rollercoaster—it’s more an underlining of all the complex emotions. I tried to harmonize with the bus sounds, to tune to the film’s environment, trying to consider each subtle movement. It was a wonderful journey to be a part of this and happy @realgonemusic is releasing this on vinyl for more to hear. Thank you so much to these exceptional musicians who made the score happen: Julia Holter: Synth, Piano, Vocals, additional Cello Christin Hablewitz: B Flat and Bass Clarinet Christopher Votek: Cello Sharon Cheslow: Electronics Kenny Gilmore: Mixing David Ives: Mastering @christinhablewitz @chrisvotek @kennethjohngilmore @realgonemusic @neverrarelyfilm
was so moved by this incredible show of Christina Quarles @cequarles “Collapsed Time” in Berlin at the @hamburger_bahnhof when I went earlier this year. I just saw there are only two days left, highly recommend friends in Berlin going if you haven’t already. Christina is an old friend of mine and we used to sit and draw for hours together as kids (she would draw fascinating figures and I would draw like cartoon bunnies lol) exciting to see her beautiful and visionary work being shown in great shows like this. unlike anything else, don’t miss 🌈🌈
was so moved by this incredible show of Christina Quarles @cequarles “Collapsed Time” in Berlin at the @hamburger_bahnhof when I went earlier this year. I just saw there are only two days left, highly recommend friends in Berlin going if you haven’t already. Christina is an old friend of mine and we used to sit and draw for hours together as kids (she would draw fascinating figures and I would draw like cartoon bunnies lol) exciting to see her beautiful and visionary work being shown in great shows like this. unlike anything else, don’t miss 🌈🌈
was so moved by this incredible show of Christina Quarles @cequarles “Collapsed Time” in Berlin at the @hamburger_bahnhof when I went earlier this year. I just saw there are only two days left, highly recommend friends in Berlin going if you haven’t already. Christina is an old friend of mine and we used to sit and draw for hours together as kids (she would draw fascinating figures and I would draw like cartoon bunnies lol) exciting to see her beautiful and visionary work being shown in great shows like this. unlike anything else, don’t miss 🌈🌈
contributed some voice and words to this lovely hypnotic music by @call_super 🌈 “illumina”, was thinking of spinning electrons/light Link in bio!
my friend @dicky_bahto has a crazy stunning new 3 hr film that will be shown tomorrow (!Sunday) in NY @themuseumofmodernart alongside a performance by the great @sarahdavachi 🖖 I am sad I cannot attend, please experience this treasure for me New York friends 🌈🌈🌈 “Music for a Bellowing Room”- Sarah Davachi & Dicky Bahto Sun, Sep 17, 1:00 p.m. MoMA (New York), Floor 4, Studio The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio
my friend @dicky_bahto has a crazy stunning new 3 hr film that will be shown tomorrow (!Sunday) in NY @themuseumofmodernart alongside a performance by the great @sarahdavachi 🖖 I am sad I cannot attend, please experience this treasure for me New York friends 🌈🌈🌈 “Music for a Bellowing Room”- Sarah Davachi & Dicky Bahto Sun, Sep 17, 1:00 p.m. MoMA (New York), Floor 4, Studio The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio
my friend @dicky_bahto has a crazy stunning new 3 hr film that will be shown tomorrow (!Sunday) in NY @themuseumofmodernart alongside a performance by the great @sarahdavachi 🖖 I am sad I cannot attend, please experience this treasure for me New York friends 🌈🌈🌈 “Music for a Bellowing Room”- Sarah Davachi & Dicky Bahto Sun, Sep 17, 1:00 p.m. MoMA (New York), Floor 4, Studio The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio
very excited to be a part of this free concert of @tashiwada music with Harmonic Space Orchestra this Saturday, May 20 (tomorrow) in Berlin at Emmauskirche as part of Tashi’s @americanacademyinberlin fellowship🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨 limited capacity—please register to ensure a spot Hour of the Star with Harmonic Space Orchestra and special guest Julia Holter Saturday, May 20, 2023, 8 PM at Emmaus-Kirche Lausitzer Platz 8A, 10997 Berlin Sam Dunscombe – bass clarinet Judith Hamann – cello Jonathan Heilbron – double bass Julia Holter – voice, synth, sirens Catherine Lamb – viola Rebecca Lane – quarter-tone alto flute Michiko Ogawa – shō, bass clarinet Lucy Railton – cello Sarah Saviet – violin Tashi Wada – pipe organ, synth, sirens, etc. Photo by @dicky_bahto
new @malinisridharan record “Tombeaux” is out now 🌛🌛🌛 Brooklyn-based composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Malini Sridharan and I go way back, to our medieval-centered pop duo “The Remarkable Thing About Swans”, playing on friend’s porches in Michigan. Since, she has crafted an extraordinary collection of albums that feel much like song cycles, including her latest— “Tombeaux”, out now. It’s a passionate reflection on the human experience of the many facets of death—including reimaginings of the work of Mirabai and Ursula K. Le Guin—all brought out through Sridharan’s colorful instrumental arrangements for large ensemble. Was a joy to produce this very special record. Link in bio Vocals, vibraphone, bells, sitar, bassoon – Malini Sridharan French horn – Nikita Solberg Trumpet – Kate Amrine Euphonium – Chris Piro Trombone – Julie Dombroski Tuba – Heather Ewer Oboe – Lily Pfeifer Flute – Leia Slosberg Clarinet – Ford Fourqurean and Allison Heim Bassoon – Sara Schoenbeck Cello – Lenna Pierce Violin and viola – Concetta Abbate Bass – James Gibson Piano – Jon-Michael Reese Production – Julia Holter Mix and Master – Ryan Beppel Design – Jules Evens Photography – Roc Morin Recorded by Lorenzo Wolff at Restoration Sound
