Force of Light

An album of songs inspired by the Romanian-Jewish poet Paul Celan. Released in late September, 2007, on John Zorn’s Tzadik label. These pieces were all written by Dan and performed by Barbez. The record also features Scottish poet Fiona Templeton reading Celan’s words, Sarah Bernstein and Catherine McRae on violin, and Julia Kent on cello.

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Somebody Get Rid of the King

Released in July ’07, this red or white vinyl only 7” is limited to 400 copies. The A side is an instrumental homage to Mexico City. The B side is an anti-war song with a guest appearance by Julia Kent on cello. Original artwork done by Dan.
 

   

 


Insignificance

The band completed it’s third recording in 2005, which introduced theremin ingénue Pamelia Kurstin into the mix. The record also includes a guest appearance by Jeremy Jacobsen, aka the Lonesome Organist. Like all our other recordings, this one too was recorded and mixed by the masterful Martin Bisi.

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Barbez (2nd self-titled)

The band completed its second album in 2002. This record includes guest appearances by drummer Tony Nozero (Drums and Tuba), vocalist Nils Frykdahl (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum), and toy instrument player Rebecca Moore.
 


   
 

To order a CD the old-fashioned way, please send a check or money order to:

Dan Kaufman
548 Driggs Ave, #4
Brooklyn, NY 11211

prices:
• $16 Force of Light
• $10 Somebody Get Rid of the King 7”
• $15 Insignificance
• $15 Second Self-titled
• $15 First Self-titled

(please include $3 for shipping and handling)
 
Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping.


Barbez (1st self-titled)

In 2000 Barbez completed it’s first full-length record, engineered and mixed by Martin Bisi. On vocals are Matteo DeCosmo and Michele Amar, and violinist Eszter Balint makes a guest appearance. Songwriting comes from Dan, bassist David Kannenstine, and accordionist Carl Maguire.