Here's what he said:

Like many in Austin, I am an overeducated PhD (in computer technology) who is an "underground" artist.  I am interested in visual arts including painting, sculpture, film, and multimedia. 

I started doing lightshows in the 1960's as a way to maintain my sanity in high school.   I was influenced by artists in the original psychedelic ballrooms in San Francisco and New York.

The earliest lightshows that I did years ago featured oil and water overhead projections along with 35mm slides and 8mm movies.

Today my technology has changed to all digital media. I now use 3 computers and 3 dvd players for Strings Attached Shows.

I also employ a live video camera and DMX stage lights at times.

Despite the changing tools, the objective of lightshows remains the same through time--to enhance the emotional impact of the music. Through the use of color, motion, images and film I try to provide a beautiful visualization of the music.

This artform is quite natural to me because I have mild synesthesia (I am blessed with the ability to naturally "see" sounds in my mind's eye.  "What do you see when you turn out the lights? I can't tell you but I know that it's mine."--Lennon & McCartney).

Over the years, I've worked with a variety of local and national musicians. My work has appeared in art studios, music festivals, bars on 6th Street, as well as private parties.  Recently, I provided a lightshow for Wavy Gravy (the colorful "mc" at Woodstock and reknowned humanitarian) during a 2009 SxSW film premier. 

Although lightshows are not appropriate for all music, it is not surprising to me that this artform seems to be making a big "comeback" in the music world.  Multimedia accompaniment to music is not just an archaic relic leftover from the sixties.

Today's big live musical acts from U2 to the Rolling Stones have huge visual productions.  (Recently, even a James Taylor performance at Bass Hall used projected video.)  For those raised on MTV-type video, an increasing number of audience members expect their music to be accompanied with some visual media.

I've been doing shows with WIll Taylor since May 2006 (the White Album).  I always aim to add some pathos to his performances.

It has been a blessing to work with Strings Attached because of the superb quality of these musicians.

For me, the most fulfilling experience with a Strings Attached lightshow occurs when the audience gets involved and is moved to dance. Those are my favorite gigs.  I like to believe that my contribution helps to inspire the audience to their feet.

I hope you will enjoy the show.
 
c.b.

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