Matthew Welch is a hugely talented contemporary composer whose work seeks to synthesize an incredibly broad and ecclectic range of influences from gamelan to traditional bagpipe music, Morrissey to Morton Feldman. He has spent the last twenty years traveling the world and immersing himself in various world traditions and academic institutions. He's one of my dearest friends and someone from whom I've drawn great inspiration. Matt Welch is the best and this conversation was long overdue. Matthew Welch