Hamilton, Thomas
Pieces For Kohn
Spaced out bleeps and bloops and wild ARP synth freakouts from 1976! 'Pieces For Kohn', as the title suggests, included four electronic pieces composed by Tom Hamilton as musical responses to 3D geometric paintings by artist Bill Kohn. A renowned audio producer and electronic composer, Tom Hamilton's name has been credited in many albums by Robert Ashley and on releases from labels like Lovely Music, Pogus Productions and New World Records. The idea for the 'Pieces For Kohn' album came from a studio visit with artist Bill Kohn. Tom was an admirer of his work, which combined vibrant color combinations to fulfill 3D geometric and architectural compositions in paintings, prints and watercolors. The original tapes were performed at the opening of Bill Kohn's exhibit at the Terry Moore Gallery in St. Louis, in January 1976 and then Tom did a limited pressing of the album on his own label, Somnath Records.