Trevor Wishart is an innovative British composer and sonic artist renowned for his expertise and pioneering work in electroacoustic music, as well as his contribution to computer music composition. Born on October 11, 1946, in Leeds, Wishart has been a significant voice in contemporary music, committed to exploring the frontiers of sound through digitally manipulating the human voice, environmental sounds, and the creation of complex soundscapes. He has been influential in his ideas about sonic art, the social relevance of sounds, and musical expression.

His work often reflects a strong interest in the social and political implications of sound and technology, and this is epitomized in pieces like "Red Bird: A Political Prisoner's Dream," an evocative electroacoustic narrative that explores themes of confinement and freedom. Wishart’s other compositions, "Arrival," "Fanfare And Contrapunctus," and "Imago," further exhibit his mastery of sound transformation and spatialization. "Imago," particularly, is noted for its novel approach to the concept of the musical journey, taking the listener across a series of ear-bending transformations. Outside of his compositional work, Wishart has also written extensively on musical topics, including his notable books "On Sonic Art" and "Audible Design," which have become essential reading in the field of contemporary sound studies. His contributions have earned him international recognition, and he continues to influence and inspire a new generation of musicians, composers, and sound artists.

Genres

Acousmatic

British Electroacoustic

Electroacoustic Composition

Latest Release

Arrival

Trevor Wishart

Single - Released June 7, 2018