Kinetic

The “agile virtuosity and vibrant sound” (Arts and Culture Texas) of the Houston based Kinetic Ensemble showcases world premiere recordings of works by four exciting young composers: Patrick Harlin, Paul Novak, Nicky Sohn, and Daniel Temkin. A deeply immersive listening experience, the album explores the deep-rooted connections between musical sound and the natural world. Produced and engineered by GRAMMY® award winner Brad Sayles, this debut sets Kinetic’s “thoughtful, incisive programming” and “brilliantly executed” performance on display.

Produced by Brad Sayles and Natalie Lin Douglas.
Recording Engineers Brad Sayles and Giancarlo Minotti.
Edited, Mixed, and Mastered by Brad Sayles at Crescendo Recording, Houston, Texas.
Tracks 1-9 were recorded at Stude Concert Hall, Houston Texas, Oct 10-13, 2022.
Tracks 10-12 were recorded at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, Houston Texas, May 25, 2022.
Art Direction by FÖDA.
Photography by Jett Butler.

Tracklist

Patrick Harlin
The Wilderness Anthology

I. Reverence/Dusk
II. Jungle Disco
III. Dawn Chorus
IV. Static
V. Extraordinary Machine
VI. Nightscape
VII. Dawn/Reverence

Paul Novak
A String Quartet is like a Flock of Birds

Nicky Sohn
What Happens if Pipes Burst?

Daniel Temkin
Ocean’s Call for String Orchestra

I. Hanging Cliffs, Rising Mist
II. The Bitter Salt of the Sea
III. Lullaby Waves

violinists
Natalie Lin Douglas, Mary Grace Johnson, Samuel Park, Jacob Schafer, Giancarlo Latta, Cindy Ahn, Matthew Lammers, Heemin Choi, Carter Coleman, Kami Ghavi-Helm, Chisa Kodaka

violists
Tonya Burton, Sebastian Stevanovic, Sergein Yap, Aria Cheregosha, Molly Wise

cellists
David Olson, Patricia Ryan, Bree Ahern, Danbe Lee

bassists
Austin Lewellen, Ryan Avila, Jesse Fischer