DAVID FRIEND,
piano
(was)HERE (2021)
An ongoing site-specific digital installation work (various locations) that explores the disappearance of historic queer spaces. Developed by Bent Duo with support from NYC's City Artists Corps program.
BDLA (2021)
A ludological physicalization of a discussion about queer ensemble aesthetics and practices published by Queer Percussion Research Group
***forthcoming***
Memory Cruise (2020)
This multimedia piece was commissioned by ChamberQUEER for their series of streaming online concerts during the COVID-19 quarantine.
The Singing Garden (2020)
A community sound installation, that employs vocal participation by the general public to foster inclusive community-building and retune our perception of public spaces and as a venue for beauty and shared aesthetic experience.
***postponed due to COVID-19***
Ramble (2019)
A multi-faceted Bent Duo original project that included a digital sound installation, individualized live performances, and a printed zine.
Out of the, Into the (2018)
This piece was a collaboration with Bill Solomon as part of Bent Duo. Using found objects, recorded samples, and movement, the piece explores themes of queer solidarity and community-building.
Beware Digital Silence (2015)
A sound installation for blacked-out computer keyboard; in memoriam, Taylan Cihan.
learn to teach to learn to teach to learn (2015)
A solo piano performance piece in which randomized pedagogical audio prompts control and direct improvisation.
Talk to Me (2014)
Original music created for a new production of dance-theater work by Dagmar Spain.
Häxan (2014)
Original soundscore created in conjunction with TRANSIT New Music to accompany the original Benjamin Christensen silent film.
When I Was on Foodstamps (2013)
Original work for solo piano and audio tracks.
Plastic & Heartache (2010)
A large-scale interdisciplinary work for fixed media and choir; in collaboration with Juan Michael Porter II (choreographer) and Yvonne Ng (video artist).