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Artist
Christen Lien
12+ albums
instrumentalexperimentalviolaClassicalmy own discovery mode
about
Short Bio: Using guitar effects and a looping machine, classically trained violist Christen Lien performs original compositions on viola and harmonica that are a beautiful mixture of East and West, classical and postmodern, and acoustic and electronic. Lien’s debut album is called Vol. I: Battle Cry and it reflects a 24-year journey of challenging and expanding classical Viola expression. Spontaneously creating then incorporating layers of live effects, Lien paints music with guitar effect pedals, live looping, melodic mixing and expressive performance. For more info, visit www.itsnotaviolin.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Long Bio: Using guitar effects and a looping machine, classically trained violist Christen Lien performs original compositions on viola that are a beautiful mixture of East and West, classical and postmodern, acoustic and electronic. Spontaneously creating then incorporating layers of live effects, Lien paints music with guitar effect pedals, live looping, melodic mixing and expressive performance. Lien’s debut album is called Vol. I: Battle Cry and it reflects a 24-year journey of challenging and expanding classical Viola expression, taking it to a new level. She was recently showcased on Oprah Radio and on NPR’s KPCC in Los Angeles, to discuss her unique method of composing and performing, as well as the motivation and backstory of each song from Vol. I: Battle Cry, an album dedicated to the “fierce urgency of now.” Lien is also recognized for the use
