Music for Rudolf Bauer

Cheryl Pyle - flute, Urbuli Baba - drums, Max Ridgway - guitar & bass. Recorded February 2024. Rudolf Bauer was a German abstract painter whose work became well-known through the patronage of Solomon R. Guggenheim who but several of Bauer's works. In 1936, Bauer traveled to the United States to attend an exhibition of his works. Upon his return to Germany, he was arrested by the Gestapo and charged with the creation of "degenerate art". The artist was confined to prison for several months but eventually freed after the intervention of Guggenheim on his behalf. In 1939, he wisely left Germany and emigrated to the United States. In view of the fact that the spirit of Nazism seems to be reasserting itself in our modern world, I take special pride in offering this musical tribute to an artist who defied the Nazis and continued to produce modernist art despite the risks to his own life and freedom.

[@urbulibaba]

Wonderful! playing with you guys is such a pleasure! 💜💜💜

[@MaxRidgway]

A real pleasure playing with you as well!

[@redhairedstepchild]

thank you for the music

[@urbulibaba]

@@redhairedstepchild Thank you, Cheryl! I need to wrap up a couple other collabs/projects I have on the go right now, but then I'm down for another collab, if you're free! :D

[@redhairedstepchild]

@@urbulibaba yes, more music soon

[@urbulibaba]

@@redhairedstepchild Max sent me a new track, I'm doing the drums tomorrow!

[@pbartmess]

Wonderful work! The music perfectly complements Bauer's imagery.

[@MaxRidgway]

Thank you very much!

[@calogerobuttacavoli78]

Lovely collaboration. Much enjoyed!

[@MaxRidgway]

Thanks, Calogero!

[@ConfigurationQueen]

"In view of the fact that the spirit of Nazism seems to be reasserting itself in our modern world, I take special pride in offering this musical tribute to an artist who defied the Nazis and continued to produce modernist art despite the risks to his own life and freedom." Hear! Hear! and thank you.

[@MaxRidgway]

Thanks! I'm glad you agree with the sentiment - and thanks for listening!

[@ConfigurationQueen]

@@MaxRidgway I loved the art you shared and the musical setting -- I should have said that as well! I started watching when I ran across your Leonora Carrington music video.

[@MaxRidgway]

@@ConfigurationQueen Thank you Sarah - I remember that Leonora Carrington video. I really love her art . There is so much great and inspiring art out there! Thank you again for listening to our videos!

[@redhairedstepchild]

@@ConfigurationQueen thank you Sarah