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This is a showcasing of the sounds I created, the sources part of my research, and the technology I engaged with. A gathering of many of the tools used (this is my no means exhaustive).
Sea creature layer.
Spectral analysis of sound, using the programme SPEAR.
Tool used to create notation from spectral analysis (SDIF files), using the open source music-based visual programming environment OpenMusic.
Chords produced via this process.
Blue whale chord 1.
Blue whale chord 2
Whale chorus chord 1
Whale chorus chord 2
Chaos layer.
Image of room and technologies used during the improvisation.
the improvisation recorded.
the specific sounds sampled from this.
Unknown layer.
the chords used, each having subtle differences between them.
sampled tubular bells.
re-pitched voice.
Consonant chords
Short videos from the instillation, demonstrating the sounds being used.
One in the higher point of the atrium
Bibliography/sources used.
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Fineberg, J. (2000) Guide to the basic concepts and techniques of spectral music. Contemporary music review. 19 (2), p. 81–113.
Harvey, J. (2000) Spectralism. Contemporary music review. [Online] 19 (3), p. 11–14.
Hasegawa, R. (2009) Gérard Grisey and The “Nature” of Harmony. Music analysis. 28 (2/3), p. 349–371.
Hill, S. C. (2018) A “Sound” Approach: John Cage and Music Education. Philosophy of music education review. 26 (1), p. 46–62.
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Persichetti, V. (1961). Twentieth Century Harmony: Creative aspects and practice. New York: W.W Norton
Smith, B. (2016). Repeater Orchestra. Available at: https://codepen.io/barefootfunk/pen/ZWoLm.
vimeo.com. (n.d.). Bryant Smith: Repeater Orchestra Performance at CodePen Chicago, June 29 2016. [online] Available at: https://vimeo.com/172845834
Wood, J. (1986). Microtonality: Aesthetics and Practicality. The Musical Times, 127 (1719), pp. 328–330.
