Four Dimensions Rehearsal

Four Dimensions Rehearsal

I recently completed an exciting collaboration with Keith Lay, Marc Pinsky, Full Sail University, the Orlando Philharmonic, and Maestro Dirk Meyer – a newly commissioned work for orchestra, surround sound electronics, and EWI (electronic wind instrument). I provided real-time visuals for the piece, which premiered last Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Full Sail Live’s “Symphony in HD” benefit gala. I’ll be writing a lot more about the process and my artwork soon, but in the meantime, here are some photos [Read More...]

Photos from Music At First Concert with Wil Smith and Corey Dargel

Photos from Music At First Concert with Wil Smith and Corey Dargel

A few photos from last night’s performance at First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn Heights… Wil Smith practicing The audience moves from the floor to the balcony between sets My laptop running VDMX and Processing Omar Surillo’s piece de lejos visually accompanied by animated strange attractors Wil Smith’s Interstitial D electronic composition with a Processing sketch I created Wil Smith’s Interstitial E electronic composition with a Processing sketch I created

Art + Music = Awesome, Friday March 16th at 7:30pm in Brooklyn

Art + Music = Awesome, Friday March 16th at 7:30pm in Brooklyn

Hope to see you there! WHAT: Music at First Series presents Corey Dargel, Wil Smith and Nathan Selikoff WHEN: Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: First Presbyterian Church (Brooklyn Heights) 124 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 2/3 to Clark St.; A/C to High St.; R/4/5 to Borough Hall ADMISSION: $10 (at the door; no advance tickets) INFO: www.musicatfirstsite.com Sneak Peek Some images from our January 2012 performance in Miami:  

“Four Dimensions” for Orchestra, EWI and Surround Electronics

I’ve been working with Keith Lay and Marc Pinsky on a new piece for orchestra, EWI and surround electronics called “Four Dimensions.” I’m producing the live visuals to interpret the music. This is just one piece in the event, which is sure to be spectacular! The essentials on the upcoming concert: What: Symphony in HD: Live at Full Sail University When: April 21st, 2013, 6:00pm Where: Full Sail Live Venue, 3450 Forsyth Road (corner of Forsyth Road and University Blvd), Winter Park, FL 32792 Dress: [Read More...]

New Update on “Four Dimensions” – About the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

“Brian Smithers is a saxophonist comfortable in legit, jazz and popular styles, an EWI-ist, arranger, author and music technologist extraordinaire. He will be playing the EWI for the April 21, 2013 “Symphony in HD” premiere of “Four Dimensions” with the Orlando Philharmonic. In this video, Brian demonstrates the EWI for us.” From http://www.keithlay.com/journal/four_dimensions_update_5.html