Pole, Steam, Tree, Glass for violin & electronics Jacob Sachs-Mishalanie 2016
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note to the performers:
Violin: The outer movements (i. Pole, iv. Glass) should be static & mechanical, and the inner movements (ii. Steam, iii. Tree) should be dynamic & expressive. In iv. Glass, in the last system of the piece, notes marked with an X note-head should be nearly inaudible string noise, almost as if they are mimed. Electronics: The electronic part is not fixed, and the engineer should follow the violinist. All electronic sounds are triggered with the computer keyboard. Specific instructions included in the software.
Program Note: Pole, Steam, Tree, Glass is the first in a series of pieces exploring the differences in our interpretation of meaning, expression, and genuineness in acoustic and electronic sounds. Here are a few related questions: Do sounds from a speaker flatten or expand space? Are electronic sounds expressive in the same way as sounds made by a person on stage? When a recording is played back, is it a statement or a restatement? What characteristics make a sound feel real or artificial, and is there something between? Premiered by Miranda Cuckson on November 28, 2016, 8pm, at Lang Auditorium at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065. More Info: http://jsmishalanie.com/music/pole-steam-tree-glass/ Contact: JSMishalanie@gmail.com
setup:
Pole, Steam, Tree, Glass maxMSP project: Available directly from the composer: jsmishalanie@gmail.com Electronics: • Stereo amplification • Computer running the Pole, Steam, Tree Glass maxproject • Audio Interface (2x2 I/O) • 2 microphones: o Close: DPA or other instrument specific clip-on (or, substitute Condenser) o Far: 1 condenser • All necessary mic stands, cables, mic clips, etc. Samples to Prepare in Rehearsal: To maximize the confusion between amplified and prerecorded samples, please prerecord the following sounds for performance. The files should be named as indicated and placed in the “media” folder of the maxproject, replacing the original files. The files should be edited so that they can be looped forwards/backwards with minimal glitches and pops. Ideally, use the same instruments & microphones that will be used in performance. If samples cannot be prepared, the originals will be fine.
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