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Minneapolis composer, producer and sound artist 

brings his unique multimedia show to far northern Minnesota beginning this week.

The artist will debut his original composition, called 

, at the Backus Community Center in International Falls Sept. 2.

 is an Ojibwe word meaning "in the north, inland, in the woods." Olson says the title was chosen as a direct reference to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where he's had a lifetime of outdoor experiences.

Olson says creating the recorded choral piece started with eight singers (four male and four female) who gathered to record a large number of musical gestures under Olson's guidance.

For the end result, Olson layered and combined the individual sound clips into one complete work. Click 

The presentation includes stunning photos of the BWCA, created by photographer Dale Robert Klous.

 to northern Minnesota with financial help from the Minnesota State Arts Board, using funding from the state's arts and culture heritage fund.

Following tonight's 7:30 p.m. debut in International Falls, the show will continue in Ely on Sept. 4; Grand Marais on Sept. 8; and Duluth on Sept. 10.

Minneapolis composer, producer and sound artist Mike Olson brings his unique multimedia show Noopiming to far northern Minnesota beginning this week. The debut is in International Falls.

Minneapolis composer brings ‘Noopiming’ presentation to northern Minnesota

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