Notes and Editorial Reviews
Incorporating some of the most innovative, textural electronic sounds to date, the Sonic Circuits series of recordings continually evolves as some of the most daring music by seasoned electronic composers and young avant-garde aficionados ever assembled. As an open forum for musicians from all walks of life, the Sonic Circuits International Festival showcases the latest artistic uses of technology, and its audio releases are always intriguing.
Using laptop computers, various computer-based programs, digital audio manipulation and samplers, these composers prove there are no limitations when it comes to sound sculpting. Massive computer improvisations collide with live musicians, leading to the most abstract soundscapes. These abstract
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musical ideas are merely an extension of our cultural progression. The evidence of breathtaking individuality is obvious in all these works. If you need to escape from the banality of so-called regular music, you've found the right door, and it's wide open. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Hyper Erhu by John Von Seggern
Performer:
John Von Seggern (Computer)
Period: 20th Century
Written: Hong Kong, China
2.
Holding Patterns by Katherine Gordon
Performer:
Katherine Gordon (Electronics)
Period: 20th Century
Written: USA
3.
En cuerdas by Francis Dhomont
Performer:
Francis Dhomont (Tapes),
Arturo Parra (Guitar)
Period: 20th Century
Written: Canada
Notes: This selection was written in collaboration with Arturo Parra.
4.
Carpenter Ant Blues by Preston Wright
Performer:
Preston Wright (Percussion),
Preston Wright (Computer)
Period: 20th Century
Written: Minnesota, USA
5.
Draht Welt by Malte Steiner
Performer:
Malte Steiner (Computer)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 2000; Cuba
6.
Sinusoidal Tendencies by Philip Mantione
Performer:
Philip Mantione (Electronics)
Period: 20th Century
Written: New York, USA
7.
Mary and Ann by David Jaggard
Performer:
David Jaggard (Tapes)
Period: 20th Century
Written: Utrecht, Netherlands
8.
Elements by Antun Toni Blazinovic
Performer:
Stjepan Veckovic (Sopila),
Adrijana Mamula (Soprano),
Antun Toni Blazinovic (Tapes),
Antun Toni Blazinovic (Computer)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 2000; Croatia (Republic of
9.
Colatudes by Michael Kosch
Performer:
Michael Kosch (Tapes)
Period: 20th Century
Written: New York, USA
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