Accordian

Warwick Blair has been described as "one of New Zealand's most original music thinkers” (NZ Herald) and the "enfant terrible of New Zealand Music” (NZ Listener). His 20 year career has included working alongside UK electronica legend Scanner, Greek composer Iannis Xenakis and many more.

He has composed for film, television, multimedia, and fashion shows, as well as live orchestral concerts both internationally and throughout New Zealand.

Blair's long awaited album 'Accordian' sees him rediscovering the territory that had captivated him in the late '80s - an amalgamation of contemporary classical music with elements of electronic pop culture.

In formal terms 'Accordian' demonstrates a fascination with structure, form and shape. Using Blair's new mosaic form, 'Accordian' is based on making cells visible or invisible depending on the shape imposed over them - the shape in this case being the metaphorical concept of an accordion.

"If Stockhausen has been a Zen Buddhist he could have been Warwick Blair. The tragedy is that in New Zealand, where he's been a well kept secret, Blair inhabits a kind of musical no-man's land. But if you like the soundtrack to your headspace to be invigorating and meditative, then Accordian, with it's gorgeously stark sonic textures animated by throbs, buzzes and processed vocal sounds, is wired to suit.”
- Sunday Star Times (4 Stars)