Text Compiled by Karen Siegel, from statements by Jessica Drake, Cathy Heller, Jessica Leeds, Summer Zervos, and Donald Trump From the following sources: CNN Politics, “These women have accused Trump of sexual harassment,” Max Blau, CNN Oct. 24, 2016 New York Times, “Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately,” Megan Twohey and Michael Barbaro, Oct. 12, 2016 New York Times, “Transcript: Donald Trump’s Taped Comments About Women,” transcription by Penn Bullock, Oct. 8, 2016 US Weekly, “Adult Film Star Jessica Drake Becomes 11th Woman to Accuse Donald Trump of Sexual Misconduct,” Nicholas Hautman, Oct. 22, 2016
Description Octopus sets the words of women who have accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, and his hostile response, merged into a single narrative. The music alternates between driving rhythmic motives and polyphony, capturing the emotional complexity of these stories. Premiered by the trebles of C4, with conductor Erin Halpin, in 2019.
https://soundcloud.com/karensiegel/octopus
