American composer
William Basinski
Get to know the artist
William Basinski is an American composer, born in Houston and based in Los Angeles. A classically trained clarinettist and saxophonist, he makes experimental music with tape loops on reel-to-reel machines, including in his live shows. He is best known for The Disintegration Loops (2002–2003), a four-volume album built from decaying tapes of his own earlier music.
- Background
He scored the 2012 documentary Pursuit of Loneliness, releases some work on his own label, 2062, and was part of the groups House Afire and Sparkle Division.
- Born in
- Houston
- Country
- United States
- Active since
- 1978
- Plays
- Electronica
Their labels
2062
Founder · Source: MusicBrainz
Musex International
Owner · Source: MusicBrainz
Upcoming across cities
- Mon09NovNYC · New York
DURATIONS Festival 2026
Public Records · Gowanus, Brooklyn
Public RecordsGowanus, Brooklyn
6:30pm - Tue10NovNYC · New York
DURATIONS: William Basinski, muein
Public Records · Gowanus, Brooklyn
Public RecordsGowanus, Brooklyn
7:00pm - Wed11NovNYC · New York
DURATIONS: William Basinski, Chantal Michelle
Public Records · Gowanus, Brooklyn
Public RecordsGowanus, Brooklyn
7:00pm
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