The Ruins of Friendship Orchestra
Named for the historic Pine Barrens town of Friendship where the band first practiced together as a group, The Ruins of Friendship Orchestra is a collective of electronic and traditional instrumentalists. The band has been composing the score to The Pine Barrens since 2012 concurrently to the film's evolving editions. Ruins perform this score live at screenings of the film.
https://ruinsoffriendshiporchestra.bandcamp.com
The Ruins of Friendship Orchestra current lineup is:
Ben Warfield - synthesizer
Gretchen Lohse - viola
Laura Baird - vocals, flute, banjo
Veronica Jurkiewicz - viola
Jesse Sparhawk - harp, bass
John Pettit - guitar, trumpet, harmonium
Jesse Sparhawk is a multiinstrumentalist, composer, and improviser whose instruments include harp, guitar, and electric bass. His harp study began at the age of 10 with then recently retired principal harpist of the New York Philharmonic, Myor Rosen, as well as with the head of the harp department of Eastman School of Music, Kathleen Bride. Sparhawk has over 40 recording credits to his name performing various instruments with many solo performers and groups, is a regular member of the psych/folk group Fern Knight, and has recorded and performed with acclaimed producer Tony Visconti. jessesparhawk.bandcamp.com/