앰피리 amPiri

amPiri is an effort to amplify the piri (Korean double-reed instrument) in various untraditional, idiosyncratic ways

Because of where/when I live, I learned the piri outside of the instruments’ original cultural context. Over the course of getting to know this instrument, I have nurtured a way of playing that draws focus to the piri’s incredibly diverse timbral/harmonic textures. When amplifying the piri electronically, my first instinct is to use real-time effects to mess with the piri’s textures more drastically than is possible when I am playing acoustically. I have also found a lot of joy in introducing effects that add more layers rhythmically and tonally, which at times can create the sonic illusion of me playing with another player.

I am very grateful for the support and teachings piri player and scholar gamin has given me, and for empowering me to form my own relationship with the piri.

Recent releases featuring amPiri can be found in my discography page