Metaphysical Zoo


Tony Void is a musician, song writer, composer, sound designer, and artist who has been working in several disciplines throughout the Cleveland, Ohio area for over 3 decades.

Studied Music composition at Cleveland State University with R. Bubolo and P. Q. Phan in the early 1990s. Has continued to composer fine arts composition for small ensembles as well as other experimental works.

He has worked as a band leader of the music group known as Metaphysical Zoo and has also played keyboards and electronics in several other Cleveland based rock and experimental bands.

For more than the past 10 years his focus has been on media composition.

Specifically for dance performance. Below are a few examples of his work for student recitals that were composed at the request of their performers.



In fervent prayers she flew



THIS IS THE THIRD MOVEMENT TO A PIECE CALLED "SPRING 2021" WRITTEN DURING A TIME OF GRIEVING. THE PIECE, ALONG WITH THE TWO PRECEDING MOVEMENTS, WAS PERFORMED BY HONORA DANCE IN 2022



Right of way



THIS PIECE WAS COMPOSED FOR THE MOVEMENT PROJECT. THE THEME WAS BASED AROUND BASEBALL, SUMMERTIME, AND HAVING A GOOD WALK THROUGH A PARK. BEST ENJOYED ON A PAIR OF HEADPHONES WHILE WALKING THROUGH THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS. ENJOY!