This page doesn’t look fancy, but it’s got what you need if you’re interested in hearing Payton’s music.
You can find his music on his Bandcamp page
and his SPOTIFY page as well as all other major streaming platforms
The Florid Organum recordings for snare drum they are HERE
Sonic Divide recordings are HERE
A complete list of Payton’s recordings by genre/type are below, with links on each title to the Spotify page.
RECORDINGS AS COMPOSER/IMPROVISER
Modules (2019), featuring Payton on marimba, Elliott Sharp on guitars, and Steven Crammer on drums
Omnisphere (2018), featuring Alarm Will Sound and Medeski, Martin, and Wood (the first composition is by Payton: “Kid Tao Mammal”)
New Jersey Percussion Ensemble at 50: Vol. 1 (2018), includes works by Payton MacDonald and Peter Jarvis
Payton, Peter, Elliott (2011), featuring Payton on marimba, Elliott Sharp on guitars, and Peter Evans on trumpet
Payton MacDonald, Works for Tabla (2007), featuring Shawn Mativetsky and the William Paterson University Percussion Ensemble
SOLO MARIMBA RECORDINGS
The solo marimba recordings are in two categories:
1.) Super Marimba
2.) Explorations
You can find all of these recordings on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. From October 2020 to October 2021 Payton is making one solo marimba recording every week, for 52 weeks straight.
OTHER CHAMBER MUSIC
Verederos: In Common (2003), featuring Jessica Johnson, flute and Payton MacDonald, percussion, works by Lou Harrison, Payton MacDonald, Stuart Saunders Smith, Joseph Michaels, Ralph Shapey, Cenk Ergun, John Cage
Verederos: Music for Flute and Percussion (1999), featuring Jessica Johnson, flute, and Payton MacDonald, percussion, works by Lou Harrison, Michael Udow, Payton MacDonald, Cindy McTee
RECORDINGS AS DHRUPAD SINGER
Raag Todi (2020), featuring Peter Fagiola on pakhawaj
Raag Bihag (2020), featuring Peter Fagiola on pakhawaj
Afternoon Ragas (2020), featuring Pandit Akhilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj
Morning Ragas (2020), featuring Pandit Akhilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj
Raag Malkauns (2020), featuring Pandit Akhilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj
Raag Jog (2020), featuring Pandit Akhilesh Gundecha on pakhawaj
RECORDINGS WITH ALARM WILL SOUND
Gordon: Van Gogh (2011)
Steve Reich: Tehillim/The Desert Music (2011)
a/rhythmia (2009)
Acoustica (2006)
