The Gates Ensemble

The Gates Ensemble is an electro-acoustic ensemble formed in September 2001 to realize the piece Gates, for which the ensemble was eventually named. The piece involved free improvisation within the context of strict entrance and exit times. Since its inception, Gates has had a somewhat fluid membership. As of the time of this recording, Gates consisted of Brent Fariss, Jacob Green, Holland Hopson, Bill Thompson, Josh Ronsen, and Travis Weller. Past members have included David Drew, Afshar Kharat, Clark Crawford, and others.

"...fluent and imaginative, sustained electronic drones and whines weaving among dramatic instrumental clusters." - The Wire

"...these six improvisers are great musicians who are able to produce some cohesive music in their explorations of pure sound." - Vital Weekly

For more information or booking, contact gates@spectralhouse.com

Releases:

16 october 03 (sh 006) - AVAILABLE NOW!!! - PRESS RELEASE

GATES (sh 003)

Samples/mp3s:

Gates Ensemble - Live at the Church of the Friendly Ghost (2003)

Gates Ensemble - Reinforce one another, Conditions for contraction (excerpt) sh 006

Gates Ensemble - untitled improvisation (excerpt) sh 006

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