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Sarah Belle Reid is a groundbreaking performer-composer hailing from California, USA. With a focus on trumpet, modular synthesizer, and an array of handcrafted electronic instruments, Reid's music traverses contemporary classical, experimental and interactive electronics, noise, and improvisation. Her unique sonic voice has been described as 'graceful' and 'danceable,' exploring realms from 'silk-falling-through-space' to the evocative 'pit-full-of-centipedes' (San Francisco Classical Voice).
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| Born (approx. date) | 1997 |
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| Country | United States |
| Age (approx.) | 28 |
| Height | 168 CM |
| Knows languages | english |
| Occupations | musician, composer |
| Years active | 2019 - Present |
| Instruments | Trumpet, Synthesizers |
| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
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Last update on: December 15, 2023
Career
Reid's debut album, 'Underneath and Sonder,' released in 2019, showcased her trumpet prowess coupled with interactive electronics. Notably, her live performances feature the MIGSI interface, a sensor-based electronic attachment co-designed by Reid. This interface, with blinking lights and colorful wires, extends the possibilities of the trumpet, allowing innovative sensing technology and sound processing.
Inspired by Wadada Leo Smith and Pauline Oliveros, Reid's compositions challenge traditional notational practices, inviting listeners to explore new sonic universes. A former member of Charlie Haden's band, Reid embraces improvisation, prioritizing personal expression over conventional norms.
In addition to her solo work, Reid collaborates across genres, contributing trumpet and electronics to Julia Holter's acclaimed 2019 album, 'Aviary.' Reid's compositional endeavors have garnered accolades, including the Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet's Next Wave Composer Initiative.
Education
Reid holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, where her research focuses on developing new electronic instruments and notation systems. She teaches music technology at Chapman University and offers courses on Physical Computing and Electronic Instrument Design at Temple University.
"MASS" by Sarah Belle Reid
Her latest sonic exploration, 'MASS', serves as a double record, weaving together trumpet, voice, household objects, and the Strega semi-modular synthesizer. From distant ocean songs to nightmarish landscapes, MASS takes listeners on a journey through hazy, harsh sound-worlds inspired by tape music, horror film soundtracks, and grindcore. Originally conceived as a 3-track EP, MASS evolved into an immersive experience, featuring additional tracks and expanding the sonic journey.
Scheduled for release on March 1, 2024, MASS epitomizes Sarah Belle Reid's mastery, pushing the boundaries of musical expression and offering a sonic odyssey into dreams and nightmares.
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