the movements and the time

Dominique Matelson

 


   I die Die die I,I die I die


   E, e


   lie lie ligh,Lie, -e-


   Light light light lie-


   -e (t)                    (t)
         (t)


   Ligh, ligh
                     (T )
   (t) (t)


   I take the light with me when I go,
   and when I go I always count:
   1, 2, 3, 4
   1 , 2 , 3 , 4


   I, al
   Ways count


   always count.
   O, I know,


   I know how to clear off the dust from
   the movement in the dirt.


   O, when I move——
   I know, yes, I know how to measure time.


   the light,
            and the dust,
                                   and——




Dominique Matelson is a vocalist, composer and visual artist born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, where she currently resides. Her experimental vocal style is rooted in improvisation, extended technique, opera, and yodeling. Dominique's projects currently include her solo work, her live band in collaboration with local artists Pauline Lay and Kern Haug, and singing backing vocals for Dayton Swim Club.


Online: @dominique.m___ / www.dominiquematelson.com