Figeater painting:
Cait Willis 2007
Audio (sweet*)
Ichijuku
This One
Audio (sour*)
Crazy Lady
Summon Defender
Forces segue Seduction
* raw fig samples from upcoming release
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Disjunctive, raucous, soaring, and powerful - Figeater is a textural, tribal exploration of organic movement, instigated by clarinetist/composer Beth Fleenor.
Improvisations are punctuated, buttoned and launched by original compositions and songlike psychedelic episodes, with an emphasis on enviornmental participation. It has been called sonic spelunking - or an all improvised fun time.
"Daringly, {Figeater} was down right pretty, not a term often associated with free improv...while later it was visceral, convulsive and more than a bit creepy..." - Seattle Weekly
"Clarinetist/composer Beth Fleenor bases her cargo-cult band on the arrival of unhinged, uncorked, unkempt provocations from a small, raucous band of collaborators. Expect some wailin', some keening, and some siren-singing too." - Earshot Jazz
Figeater is a time-based, performance process emphasized ensemble vehicle where audience and environment are recognized members of the configuration performing. It is through the combination of these components that the performance takes place.
Figeater will release Sweet Figeater Surprise, a performative five-record box-set in 2010, in conjunction with the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
For more information on Performing Units please visit
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