Big Ears Festival
Lou Reed Tribute: Laurie Anderson and Anohni Honor the Coney Island Baby
Tony Conrad, Experimental Composer and Filmmaker, Dies at Age 76
Drone music composer and structural filmmaker, Tony Conrad, died on Saturday at age 76. The artist was best known in music circles for his minimalist violin work on 'Outside the Dream Syndicate,' his acclaimed 1973 album with German krautrock band, Faust. Tony Conrad Bows Out of Big Ears Fest, His ‘Amplified Drone Strings’ Remain
Artist Tony Conrad cancelled his appearance at this weekend's Big Ears Festival due to ill health. The performances of his collaboration with Faust, 'Outside the Dream Syndicate,' and his 'Amplified Drone Strings' concert continued as planned.
