Last Mother’s Day, my family and I were heading to Carmine’s in the heart of NYC. A few blocks away, my mom points to the InterContinental Hotel and says, “That place is famous.” As we approach the hotel, there’s a mob of people everywhere, so naturally we muscle our way through. My fiancée trailed within our wake and yells, “Monster, I think you just shoved a celebrity!” Looking back, my first thought as I see Drake glaring at me was that part from Degrassi, but I only squeaked out, “Hi.” Had it been composer and ZS guitarist Patrick Higgins, I’d have geeked out, even though we‘ve met on several occasions.
But check it out: Higgins is poppin’ out a deluxe double LP this year, and it consists of work he wrote for Mivos Quartet, titled String Quartet No.2 (a group he’s very familiar working with), and a “remix” of his work called Glacia — LPs I’ve been waiting to spin since day one (for me). The album comes at listeners as a joint effort between Words+Dreams and new label Ex Cathedra Records, distributed exclusively by Redeye Distribution and available November 12 on CD, digital, and (of course) double tri-color splattered vinyls limited to 300 copies.
Can’t wait that long? You’re in LUCK! If you’re livin’ in NYC travel distance, Le Poisson Rouge will present a special album release concert on October 4 with Mivos Quartet, Buke + Gase, and Higgins’ quadraphonic surround-sound set beginning at 6 PM. Tickets are available here AND advance copies of the record will be available at the show!!!!!!!!!!!
Stream Patrick Higgins’ “Envelopment” from String Quartet No.2 and “Melting” from Glacia below:
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• Patrick Higgins: http://www.patrickhigginsmusic.com
• Words+Dreams: http://www.wordsplusdrea.ms
• Ex Cathedra Records: http://www.patrickhigginsmusic.com/excathedra