Jacob McFarland.
Cincinnati based composer Jacob McFarland’s music invites listeners in with familiarity. Infectious grooves inspired by EDM, singable melodies, and sounds from the world around us can be found throughout his work as a vehicle for reflection, asking “What if we look at this from another angle?” Jacob McFarland holds a masters in music composition from Bowling Green State University and a bachelors in music composition from University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. His music has been performed by musicians from across the country, including Hypercube, Loadbang, Transient Canvas, and Popebama.
Through the Cracks.
Written for Hypercube as a part of the 2023 Klingler Electro-Acoustic Residency (KEAR), Through the Cracks depicts the desolate landscape of abandoned factories in my hometown. The piece combines sounds of their noisy and rhythmic past with quiet and atmospheric present state.
Sunrise from Space.
In April of 2024, much of the eastern United States was in the path of a total solar eclipse. My piece, Sunrise from Space was written for Bowling Green State University’s Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Doyt L. Perry Stadium. It was then used in the following clip by BG Independent News to score the recap of the day’s coverage.