Phil Kline
Phil Kline | |
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Kline after a performance of his Unsilent Night in New York City, December 2018. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Akron, Ohio |
| Genres | contemporary classical, performance art, experimental, art punk, |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, sound artist, performer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Cantaloupe Music |
| Website | philkline |
Phil Kline (born 1953) is an American composer, sound artist, and performer most recognized for his Unsilent Night (1992) and Zippo Songs (2004). Beginning as a guitarist and singer in the New York City art punk scene, Kline has since gained notability through his song cycles and theatrical works, musical performance art pieces, work with Bang on a Can, and WQXR's online new-music radio show. With five studio albums to date, a majority of his compositional work can be found on Cantaloupe Music.