John Psathas’ personal artistic vision is realized in his award winning debut album Rhythm Spike. This is an album of rhythmic intensity and poetic introspection, performed by a stellar lineup of NZ and US musicians including the New Zealand String Quartet, Michael Houstoun & Deidre Irons, Dan Poynton, David Downes, Neil Becker (NZ), and featuring New Juilliard Ensemble members Brian Resnick, Stephen Gosling, David Arend (NY).

Music

Abhisheka	John Psathas	08' 40"
for string quartet
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Performed by the New Zealand String Quartet in 1999 in Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington
Calenture	John Psathas	08' 54"
for two grand pianos and electric guitar
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Performed by Dan Poynton (piano), Neil Becker (guitar) and Murray Hickman (percussion) at Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington
Drum Dances	John Psathas	07' 27"
for drum kit and piano
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Performed by Brian Resnick (piano) and Stephen Gosling (drums) at the Hit Factory, New York City
Motet	John Psathas	14' 47"
for piano duet
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Performed by Michael Houstoun and Diedre Irons at the Hunter Council Room, Victoria University, in Wellington
Spike	John Psathas	08' 18"
for percussion and piano
Performed by Brian Resnick (piano) and Stephen Gosling (percussion) at Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington
Stream 3.3	John Psathas	13' 27"
for percussion, piano, bass, guitar, e-bow guitar with samples and sequencing
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Performed by Brian Resnick (percussion), Stephen Gosling (piano), David Arend (bass), Neil Becker (guitar) and David Downes (E-Bow guitar) at Adam Concert Room, Victoria University in Wellington
Waiting for the Aeroplane	John Psathas	07' 27"
for piano
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Performed by Dan Poynton (piano) at Auckland School of Music Auditorium in Auckland

Featuring

• Dan Poynton
• David Downes
• Diedre Irons
• Michael Houstoun
• Murray Hickman
• New Zealand String Quartet

Publishers

• Rattle Records

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