C.W. Vrtacek

C.W. Vrtacek
Birth name Charles O'Meara
Born (1953-03-13) March 13, 1953
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, US
Genres Electronic
Occupation(s) Musician, composer
Years active 1980–present
Associated acts Biota, Forever Einstein

C.W. Vrtacek (born Charles O'Meara; March 13, 1953) is a multi-instrumentalist and composer.[1] He is a member of Forever Einstein and works with Biota.

Musical style

Vrtacek has claimed to be influenced by anything from rock, folk, jazz, blues, ska, punk, avant garde, classical, to Irish music. He also cites unorthodox things such as church hymns, cartoon music, and the sounds made by pinball machines as being inspirational.[1] His solo music draws equally from the dissonances of Stockhausen and Varese as well as the melodies of French impressionists such as Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel, and also uses tape loops.

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 "Charles O'Meara (aka Vrtacek)". forevereinstein.com. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  2. ↑ Couture, François. "Learning to be Silent Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  3. ↑ Couture, François. "When Heaven Comes to Town Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  4. ↑ Bush, John. "Days of Grace Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  5. ↑ Couture, François. "Silent Heaven Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Fifteen Mnemonic Devices Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  7. ↑ Couture, François. "Artificial Horizon Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Opportunity Crosses the Bridge Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  9. ↑ Tilland, William. "One Thing After Another Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  10. ↑ Couture, François. "Down with Gravity Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  11. ↑ Tilland, William. "Racket Science Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  12. ↑ Bush, John. "Object Holder Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  13. ↑ Couture, François. "Invisible Map Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  14. ↑ Couture, François. "Half a True Day Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 7, 2012.



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