Zachary James Watkins - on his practice:
My art investigates the rich area of resonance and I engage in dialogue influenced by past works, current concerns and new directions. Works attempt to immerse the senses bringing to the fore natural phenomenon. I believe that sound can heal and that the conscious investigation of harmonic tunings, acoustic resonance as well as social relationships can yield powerful experiences.
One of my objectives as an artist is to expose natural phenomena. I am interested in the physical aspects of sound and have developed a sensibility that focuses heavily on Resonance. Vibration is at the core of my experience of Resonance. I am moved by natural resonances that exist around us all. My own work strives to develop and nurture Resonances by negotiating sensitive relationships among a number of what I identify as critical ingredients for psychedelic phenomena: resonant bodies exciting harmonic energy creating diverse waves, beating and phase patterns diffused spatially with full dynamic range and a deep attention to the body and how it engages with the environment.
Zachary James Watkins - selected quotes from his liner notes to “Affirmative Action”:
Affirmative Action offers my practice in three formations, each approach reflecting my current sonic and social concerns: 1) solo improvisation on harmonic guitar, electronics and resonant space, 2) through composed notation and 3) ensemble writing involving pros. High Vibration Resonance.
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Wide open skies, flat lands descending into canyon, dust storms, thunder, terracotta, dew grass and the long duration cicada song. Deeply sensual, resonant and immersive memories of Texas that I hold close. These images act as an escape and are painted against a backdrop of oppressive and deadly ideologies. Since I can remember, sound and listening have always offered space to reflect and be. Rest in Peace all Victims of Systematic Oppression and Power to the People.
My art investigates the rich area of resonance and I engage in dialogue influenced by past works, current concerns and new directions. Works attempt to immerse the senses bringing to the fore natural phenomenon. I believe that sound can heal and that the conscious investigation of harmonic tunings, acoustic resonance as well as social relationships can yield powerful experiences.
One of my objectives as an artist is to expose natural phenomena. I am interested in the physical aspects of sound and have developed a sensibility that focuses heavily on Resonance. Vibration is at the core of my experience of Resonance. I am moved by natural resonances that exist around us all. My own work strives to develop and nurture Resonances by negotiating sensitive relationships among a number of what I identify as critical ingredients for psychedelic phenomena: resonant bodies exciting harmonic energy creating diverse waves, beating and phase patterns diffused spatially with full dynamic range and a deep attention to the body and how it engages with the environment.
Zachary James Watkins - selected quotes from his liner notes to “Affirmative Action”:
Affirmative Action offers my practice in three formations, each approach reflecting my current sonic and social concerns: 1) solo improvisation on harmonic guitar, electronics and resonant space, 2) through composed notation and 3) ensemble writing involving pros. High Vibration Resonance.
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Wide open skies, flat lands descending into canyon, dust storms, thunder, terracotta, dew grass and the long duration cicada song. Deeply sensual, resonant and immersive memories of Texas that I hold close. These images act as an escape and are painted against a backdrop of oppressive and deadly ideologies. Since I can remember, sound and listening have always offered space to reflect and be. Rest in Peace all Victims of Systematic Oppression and Power to the People.