Notes to my

Former Self

coming Spring 2027

A new album by Maria Finkelmeier

Visual art by Supreetha Krishnan

Photography by Adam Detour

Notes to My Former Self

is Maria Finkelmeier’s sonic exploration of the fragility of time, blending marimba, electronics, and voice into a sound world that shifts between contemporary percussion, electronic dance energy, and luminous layered textures. Recorded and mixed in Spatial Audio, the album offers an immersive listening experience that places the audience inside its shimmering soundscapes. From the rhythmic fire of Cascades of Embers to the fleeting intimacy of the improvised Vignettes 1–6, each track captures a moment suspended. Born from her Former Self performance work, the live experience pairs these works with generative visuals that transform Finkelmeier’s movements in real time into floating webs of color, inviting audiences to reflect on their own core memories.

Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.

  • Assisted by Kara Snethlage, Jane Long, and Denver Nuckolls 

  • Special Thanks: Broadband Collaborative, Supreetha Krishnan, Allison Rodman, and Katie Jillson 

The Live Show

Former Self is a 75 minute solo piece that features eight original compositions and a series of notes from Maria to her former selves, ranging from cautionary tales to stories of resilience. Former Self utilizes video projection featuring generative animations controlled by Maria’s movements onstage, co-designed and coded by Supreetha Krishnan. Supreetha’s work explores how extended reality interactions can enhance audience participation and community building. Her most recent project with the M.I.T. Climate Machine used extended reality practices to bring awareness to environmental change.
For booking inquiries, please contact allison@mfdynamics.com

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