Clifton Hyde

Who is Clifton Hyde?

Clifton Hyde is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer currently working from and residing in New York City.

A member of the Blue Man Group, he has recorded and performed alongside such notable acts as Lou Reed, Sigur Rós, Lady Gaga, Idan Reichel, David Amram, Amanda Palmer, John McEuen, Trevor Dunn, Julee Cruise, Vernon Reid, Gato Loco, Gary Lucas, Nona Hendryx, Jamie Saft, Niobe, Joe McPhee, Pape Armand Boye, Billy Hart, Kenny Wollesen, Ray Davies of, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, Michael Stipe, Debbie Harry, Mandy Moore, James Apollo, Mars Williams, Michael Friedman, Stefan Zeniuk and Jesse Selengut.

Making his feature film debut in Sona Jain's "For Real", Clifton performed as pianist for composer/tabla player, Zakir Hussain. His piano and steel guitar can be heard on the upcoming feature film, "Sun Dogs".

He has also collaborated with the sculptures of French artist Alain Kirili and the paintings of artist Lou Rizzolo for the World Peace Art Initiative in Stavanger, Norway. He has composed modern classical music for modern dance choreographer Janis Brenner as well as providing music for the Czech-American Marionette Theatre.