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I'm Frank Cipriani, professionally known as Blew Velvet, a classically trained violist, composer, and interdisciplinary performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012 I have developed and performed original works across acoustic, electronic, and hybrid formats, touring the United States, Mexico, and Europe. My practice centers on emotional narrative and immersive sound environments, blending chamber instrumentation with experimental electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. I collaborate across documentary film, performance art, fashion, installation, and experimental media to create durational performances, scores, and collaborative works.…I'm Frank Cipriani, professionally known as Blew Velvet, a classically trained violist, composer, and interdisciplinary performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012 I have developed and performed original works across acoustic, electronic, and hybrid formats, touring the United States, Mexico, and Europe. My practice centers on emotional narrative and immersive sound environments, blending chamber instrumentation with experimental electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. I collaborate across documentary film, performance art, fashion, installation, and experimental media to create durational performances, scores, and collaborative works.

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I'm Frank Cipriani, professionally known as Blew Velvet, a classically trained violist, composer, and interdisciplinary performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012 I have developed and performed original works across acoustic, electronic, and hybrid formats, touring the United States, Mexico, and Europe. My practice centers on emotional narrative and immersive sound environments, blending chamber instrumentation with experimental electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. I collaborate across documentary film, performance art, fashion, installation, and experimental media to create durational performances, scores, and collaborative works.…I'm Frank Cipriani, professionally known as Blew Velvet, a classically trained violist, composer, and interdisciplinary performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012 I have developed and performed original works across acoustic, electronic, and hybrid formats, touring the United States, Mexico, and Europe. My practice centers on emotional narrative and immersive sound environments, blending chamber instrumentation with experimental electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. I collaborate across documentary film, performance art, fashion, installation, and experimental media to create durational performances, scores, and collaborative works.

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I’m Frank Cipriani, professionally known as Blew Velvet, a classically trained violist, composer, and interdisciplinary performance artist based in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2012 I have developed and performed original works across acoustic, electronic, and hybrid formats, touring the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

My practice centers on emotional narrative and immersive sound environments, blending chamber instrumentation with experimental electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. I collaborate across documentary film, performance art, fashion, installation, and experimental media to create durational performances, scores, and collaborative works.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Work Experience

Composer, Performer, & Recording Artist at Blew Velvet

January 1, 2012 - Present

Composed and performed original works integrating chamber instrumentation, experimental electronics, ambient composition, and narrative sound practices. Toured nationally and internationally as both a solo and collaborative performer, including multiple tours throughout the United States and Mexico and performances across Europe. Created immersive live performances combining acoustic instrumentation, electronics, spoken narrative, and multimedia elements. Collaborated with filmmakers, choreographers, performers, visual artists, and musicians on interdisciplinary artistic works including documentary projects, music videos, live installation pieces, and durational performances. Produced and released independent recordings, arrangements, and collaborative compositional projects.