We discuss legendary Texas artist Jerry Hunt, a pioneering presence in the development of electronic composition and experimental new music. Influenced by everyone from John Cage to John Dee, Hunt was a virtuosic pianist by trade who made his name through his experimental, interactive, and technical way of making music. He is noted for incorporating celestial alphabets and occult themes in the composition and programming of his oblique and complicated work. Through challenging conventions Hunt gained world renown in New Music circles. He was also funny and strange and lived a beautiful life in East Texas for most of his life with his partner, Stephen Housewright.
Books:
Partners by Stephen Housewright
Transmissions from the Pleroma by Blank Forms
Our playlist:
Links:
Jerry Hunt website with interviews, reviews, links to books, etc.
Irida Records on Bandcamp
Episode Sounds:
John Cage and Jerry Hunt