Dirty Boxing by Erik Friedlander
Esteemed cellist Erik Friedlander steps back into the musical ring with his new album Dirty Boxing. To be released on June 28, 2024 via Skipstone Records, Friedlander’s wry look at the stark vocabulary of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an unexpected and clever subject. While exploring the unforeseen parallels between the disciplined artistry of music and the strategic combat of mixed martial arts, Friedlander and his bandmates deliver powerful performances that weave together intensity, grace, and a touch of the fighting spirit. The resulting sonic odyssey is bound to leave listeners stunned and maybe even a little knocked out.
Tracklist
| 1. | Sprawl | 5:30 |
| 2. | Foot Stomp | 4:41 |
| 3. | Shrimping (Mod 9) | 4:45 |
| 4. | Ground & Pound (Mod 1) | 3:30 |
| 5. | D'Arce (Mod 2) | 3:29 |
| 6. | Contender | 3:47 |
| 7. | Erik Friedlander's The Throw - Submission | 4:56 |
| 8. | Kimura | 4:18 |
Credits
Erik Friedlander: Cello
Uri Caine, Piano
Mark Helias, Bass
Ches Smith, Drums
Produced by Erik Friedlander
Recorded at The Bunker in Brooklyn, NY February 27-28, 2024
Recorded by Scott Solter
Mixed & Edited by Scott Solter at Orient Street in Durham, March of 2024
Mastered by Steven Berson at Total Sonic Media
Design by Jamie Breiwick
All Music by Erik Friedlander (ASCAP)
License
All rights reserved.
Cellist Erik Friedlander is a prolific solo artist, bandleader and film composer. Having been a sought after studio musician and improviser in New York’s downtown music scene for years, Friedlander has recently become well known for his work scoring film and television. He most recently scored the film "Baby Ruby" by first time director Bess Wohl appearing now on Hulu.