Tag Archives: Listening

This week, I listened to Errances for Tenor Saxophone and Backtape by Antoine Chessex  (2011 Belluard Festival). The piece consists of sustained, airy tenor sax overtones and drones slowly fading into sync, and falling out. The slight dissonances make it haunting while … Continue reading →

Alvin Lucier’s Brainwave piece; “An EEG connected to the performer’s scalp detects brainwaves which are then amplified by speakers placed upon snare drums.  As Lucier relaxes, the alpha waves (8-12hz) cause the snare to slowly rattle and creak.  The sound would … Continue reading →

Being a saxophonist, I’m particularly interested in experimental music utilizing it in new ways. Colin Stetson’s piece High Above A Grey Green Sea, utilizes bass saxophone, circular breathing, no overdubs, using 24 different mic positions. He uses a fast, repetitive minimalist … Continue reading →

I listened to/watched Christian Marclay’s piece “Replay” with four record players; sounds from each being cued at certain times. The analog sampling effect was interesting, and I like that the piece maintained a certain chord structure even being experimental in … Continue reading →

The 5 minute listening excercise reminded me of a drawing exercise I did back in undergrad that helped me rethink the way I viewed drawing. The goal of the drawing exercise was to break down what we see into lines, … Continue reading →