retrace our steps

p. bailey 2004

retrace our steps is a four act vocal/instrumental spectacle based on texts by gertrude stein, guy debord and jenny bitner. the work explores the relationships between youthful idealism, consumerism and job security.

(graphic libretto)

retrace our steps, act 1

retrace our steps, act 2

retrace our steps, act 3

retrace our steps, act 4

music from summerland

p. bailey 2002

music from summerland refers to a mythical-emotional place where we escape daily routine by making music; composing, rehearsing and performing. this music lies somewhere between art music (music meant to be contemplated) and pop music (music meant for mass consumption). the piece explores the juxtoposition of pop song forms and harmonies through post-modern and minimalist gestures.

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1. overcoming tourism

2. the palimpsest

3. boundary violations

4. tong aesthetics

5. obsessive love

6. the obelisk

7. summerland

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life's too short

coming fall 2008

cheap admiration

fearless leader

myinnersatan

eye for optical theory

bonedance

life's too short

principal of sufficient irritation

sweater song