Into The Rarefied Air
Presentation Type
Performance
Release Option
Event
Description
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Abstract
The intersection of technology and music necessitates the exploration of extended techniques in the arena of computer transformation of sound. Through my extracurricular participation in the Electronic Music Ensemble, a graduate level course, I was able to work with Professor John Thompson, a composer and leader in the creation of works for instrument and electronics. Into the Rarefied Air utilizes harmonics, artificial harmonics, a superball-mallet, a violin-bow, a Tempest analog drum machine, and MIDI built into a specially crafted electric guitar to explore an eerie and atmospheric soundscape centered around a quaint chromatic melody. Computer processing through a digital audio workstation extends the sonic palette of the guitar and drum machine. Performing this piece for Channel Noise, the music technology program’s electronic music recital, was an opportunity to be more involved with my minor, Music Technology, which I hope to pursue further education through and beyond a graduate program or future career. As an avid listener of all diverse and sometimes strange music, Channel Noise allows for a medium to withdraw from the nature of a school of music with a strong focus in classical-era styles of music. Into the Rarefied Air embraces freedom of expression and unorthodox improvisation.
Faculty Mentor
Dr. John Thompson
Department of Primary Presenter's Major
Department of Music
Location
Room 1020
Symposium Year
2023
Into The Rarefied Air
Room 1020
The intersection of technology and music necessitates the exploration of extended techniques in the arena of computer transformation of sound. Through my extracurricular participation in the Electronic Music Ensemble, a graduate level course, I was able to work with Professor John Thompson, a composer and leader in the creation of works for instrument and electronics. Into the Rarefied Air utilizes harmonics, artificial harmonics, a superball-mallet, a violin-bow, a Tempest analog drum machine, and MIDI built into a specially crafted electric guitar to explore an eerie and atmospheric soundscape centered around a quaint chromatic melody. Computer processing through a digital audio workstation extends the sonic palette of the guitar and drum machine. Performing this piece for Channel Noise, the music technology program’s electronic music recital, was an opportunity to be more involved with my minor, Music Technology, which I hope to pursue further education through and beyond a graduate program or future career. As an avid listener of all diverse and sometimes strange music, Channel Noise allows for a medium to withdraw from the nature of a school of music with a strong focus in classical-era styles of music. Into the Rarefied Air embraces freedom of expression and unorthodox improvisation.
