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4 unusual facts about The Technology of Tears


The Technology of Tears

The reason for this approach was that Rosalind Newman had requested that many changes be made, and with Jigsaw she could arrange the segments how she wished.

On parts two and three of the suite Frith plays mostly "low-grade" instruments with added samples by turntablist Christian Marclay.

The Technology of Tears, commissioned by Rosalind Newman and first performed by her dance company at the Joyce Theatre, New York City in February 1987;

Frith composed all the music and plays most of the instruments, with assistance from John Zorn, Tenko Ueno, Christian Marclay and Jim Staley.



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