Michael Pisaro-Liu

Experimental Composer and Sound Artist

Michael Pisaro-Liu is a composer and guitarist who is a prominent figure in the field of experimental music and sound composition. Born in Buffalo, New York, he is often associated with the Wandelweiser Group, an international collective of composers, musicians, and artists who share an interest in working with silence and sounds that are typically considered to be on the edge of perception. Pisaro-Liu's work often explores the intersection of music, silence, noise, and the act of listening. He has composed a wide range of pieces that include quiet harmonic textures, field recordings, and carefully notated scores for various ensembles.