REUBEN BUTCHART
REUBEN BUTCHART
 
 

WNYC'S 'SPINNING ON AIR' WITH DAVID GARLAND

Singer-songwriter Reuben Butchart joined forces with poet John William Carroll and an eclectic chamber orchestra to develop and record an art song cycle at Robert Wilson's Watermill Center. Butchart and The Millworkers perform in New York City for an in-studio session on WNYC's Spinning On Air with David Garland.

Reuben Butchart: vocal, piano; John Bollinger: drums; Jason DiMatteo: bass; Peter Hess: bass clarinet; Matt Darriau: faux clarinet and saxophones; Katie Down: glass instruments; Noah Hoffeld: cello; Sarah Greenwood: guitar, vocal.

Host David Garland spoke with Butchart about the songs and how the music came together.

© 2012 Music by Reuben Butchart. Words by John William Carroll. Broadcast Oct. 14, 2012. Sound mix and videos by David Garland.

 
 
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NAMELESS & AWAKE
WATERMILL RESIDENCY SESSIONS

"The Gull and I" – the lead single from the album Nameless and Awake – was recorded, arranged and produced on location during a residency at Robert Wilson's Watermill Center. Setting the poems of John William Carroll, singer-songwriter and composer Reuben Butchart collaborated with a group of eclectic musicians to make orchestral arrangements during the recording process.

‘The Gull and I’ (Watermill Sessions)

Reuben Butchart: Voice, Piano, Acoustic Guitar; John Bollinger: Drums; Matt Darriau: Faux Clarinet, Low Whistle, Bass Accordion; Jason DiMatteo: Acoustic Bass; Katie Down: Glass Instruments; Noah Hoffeld: Cello; Kevin McWha Steele: Lute, Shruti Box

Nameless and Awake: The Recording Sessions

Reuben Butchart takes a break during his Watermill residency to talk about the arranging and recording process for his album "Nameless and Awake: Eight Poems by John William Carroll." Filmed by Mark Robert Jackson Edited by Chris Palanca.

 
 
 
 

MUSIC VIDEOS


Come & Play (Official Music Video)

Reuben made this with friend Henry Hinterland. "Come & Play" is from the album "Golden Boy." Visit http://reubenbutchart.com to hear the other tracks.


Northern California (Official Music Video)

This music video was conceived by filmmaker Mark Robert Jackson and Reuben over a cup of tea. Mark filmed, directed and edited this music video.

 
 
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LIVE


Reuben Butchart Live at Rockwood Music Hall