HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Household Items is an ever expanding collection of music that examines the realities of everyday life.  Literally.  Utilizing texts from items that are typically found in the household, childhood poetry, and a lease from an overzealous landlord Friedland composes settings that comically enhance his chosen texts.  HH Items is a joyous commentary on the ridiculous nature of advertising claims, warning labels, and instructional manuals, along with Friedland's bizarre childhood thought processes, expressed through an eclectic mixture of styles that range from Irish jigs to Gospel anthems.  Friedland has presented Household Items at venues throughout the US with ensembles ranging from piano/vocal duo to a 23 piece orchestra.  Please see the videos and buy the albums for a more vivid description!

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Press
NPR affiliate WBUR's Morning Edition- "This Boston Composer Finds Inspiration in His Cupboard"
BDCwire-  "A Boston Composer's Quest to Create A Soundtrack for Everyday Life"

The original videos!

AUDIO
from the original Household Items
Angela Vicente, voice
Brian Friedland, piano
texts by unknown authors