I recently heard a fascinating piece for flute and computer on the new recording by the Pittsburgh Music Ensemble entitled "Against the Emptiness" Here is a description:
Lizamander was written for Elizabeth McNutt. It is the second in a series of works for solo instruments and Max/MSP. The computer captures material played by the solo instrument during the performance and uses that material (as well as some pre-recorded sounds) to generate a syncopated rhythmic accompaniment. The computer tracks the pitch of the flute throughout, and uses this information to follow a preset list of cues, which trigger a variety of real-time processing techniques, including time stretching, pitch shifting, and contrapuntal harmonization. Composer:Russell Pinkston Is anyone aware of a similar type of piece for horn? I have heard plenty of pieces for horn and recorded electronic sounds (horn and tape for you old guys). I contacted the composer and he says that he has not written such a piece. This music seems to be more interactive which allows the performer to be more expressive by not having to keep up with a pre-recorded sound track. CORdially, Luke Zyla, 2nd horn West Virginia Symphony Orchestra _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
