the deserter
(5') - 2025 - 2(pic)2(ca)2(bcl)2(cbn) / 2110 / timp.perc / str
Originally written for Trinity Laban's NMRS in March 2025.
The deserter is the bio-political escape artist; the final rejector of the war-aestheticians and the scribes of mythic violence. Those they shot for cowardice are much, much braver than the shooters would ever let us imagine. Inevitably, the deserter's blood runs in all of us.
Performed by the NMRS.
Conducted by Gregory Rose.
Mixed and Mastered by Kit Venables.
Additionally guidance from Matt Roberts, Alex Paxton, Paul Newland and Stephen Montague.