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The Usefulness of Art

by Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble

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Breathe 01:52
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Acceptance 16:28
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Empathy 16:23
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4.
Generosity 09:04
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5.
Compassion 08:00
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6.
Faith 06:11
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about

The second of "The Usefulness of Art" concert series 2017-2018

Originally recorded and performed in 2012 by Origami - Adam Simmons, Howard Cairns, Anthony Baker- this suite has subsequently been presented at the inaugural Peter Blizzard Memorial Concert for the Festival of Slow Music and also at MONA FOMA. It is the inspiration of the current TUoA series.

From Adam’s original CD liner notes:
Twenty-odd years ago, as I was studying at the Victorian College of the Arts, it was reading Rodin's views on "The Usefulness of Artists" that helped inform my own raison d'être for pursuing a life in music. Nearly two and a half decades later, I believe I understand more clearly the necessity of art to our everyday lives.

With an air of optimism, “The Usefulness of Art” seeks to express the essence of the qualities that art can engender - may it bring you a little happiness!

The Usefulness of Art
- Breathe
- Acceptance
- Empathy
- Generosity
- Compassion
- Faith

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credits

released October 6, 2017

Composed by Adam Simmons

Performed by

Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble:
Adam Simmons – bass clarinet, leader
Samuel Boon – saxophone
Cara Taber – saxophone
Gideon Brazil – saxophone
Paul Simmons – saxophone
Gemma Horbury – trumpet
James Wilkinson – trombone
Bryn Hills – trombone
Miranda Hill – double bass
Niko Schauble – drums
Hugh Harvey – drums
Nat Grant – percussion
Diokno Pasilan – percussion
David Brown – guitar
Pete Lawler – space drums

Visual design by Diokno Pasilan and Christine Crawshaw

Recorded by Myles Mumford at fortyfivedownstairs, August 26-27, 2017
Graphic Design by Celsius Design
Photography by Sarah Walker

Special thanks to
- Mary Lou and all of the wonderful staff at fortyfivedownstairs
- Brian Ritchie, David Jones, Ian Pidd and Owen McKern for support of this endeavour and many others
- Jim, Angela and Anna for assisting Diokno and Christine in their preparations

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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Founded by Adam Simmons, Fat Rain's focus is on improvised and jazz music but basically dedicated to providing engaging music, believing good art is not simply entertaining but should leave an impression! ... more

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