Zachary Paul (b. 1995) is a violinist and composer currently located in New York. His work explores the boundaries of perception, the invocation of trance states, and the juxtaposition of stasis and movement. In live performance, he builds lush soundscapes via improvisation, representing his immediate experience & surrounding space. His work draws from a long lineage of artists exploring sustained tones within organic performance, including Tony Conrad, Pauline Oliveros, and La Monte Young. Zachary has previously released music on Touch, Preserved Sound, and Illuminated Paths.
Recorded in 2019, "Summons" is Zachary’s final transmission from Los Angeles. In these tones we see the emanation of pastel skies, rolling mountains, and the golden gleam of the Pacific ocean. We feel the dry heat of the high desert, where Zachary co-organized the celebrated community run festival Perpetual Dune. and we know that in what comes next, whether solo, collaborative, or as part of Nadoyel, Zachary’s symphony has jusr begun.