Rod Stasick

Rod Stasick is a composer in the broad sense of the term. He is interested in the creation of event-systems for various situations. Template scores are often created using a combination of graphic signs and symbols that usually suggests a syncretism of styles and methods of performance. Using these methods, he produces works in diverse disciplines (audio, video, text, mail art, conceptualism, etc.) utilizing assorted influences (Eastern Philosophy, Fluxus, The Internationale Situationniste, Oulipo, Semiotics, Discrete Event-Systems, random numbers to revamp Zen planning and various forms of Information Theory). Worked with John Cage, Nam June Paik, Jerry Hunt, et al. His recent studies with Karlheinz Stockhausen (2001-2007) have renewed his interest in various aspects of compositional integration.