The Sneakers
of
Samothrace
Here I am
in a public space
in Greenport,New York
demonstrating my invention:
Some music made using the Sneakers
("Sip'sis is the Penobscot word for birds)
Phoebe Legere voice, synthesizer, percussion, branches,sneakers
Dorothy Martirano violin
Little Hawk flute
The Tone Road Ramblers
My work reflects my own identity as both Penobscot Indian and contemporary composer. As a Native American, I believe that nature is God and that I have a sacred duty to protect and honor her. But I am also fascinated with how recent scientific discoveries, particularly in biology and physics, have expanded our understanding of the world. I seek to reconcile these views through my music,by combining scientific hypothesis with spiritual and aesthetic intuition.
My work embodies these goals by incorporating experimental sounds and techniques; electronics and acoustic sounds; traditional Native American singing and percussion; and natural sounds taken from field recordings – including whales, dolphins, ospreys, ravens, meadow larks, and other good singers of nature.
History of Electronic Instruments
