"moments in moments" explores the concepts of reducing melodic performance, over time, to select frequencies, and how those results can be used to rebuild a work in order to distill it to its most simple and significant components.  After the introduction of the thesis melody performance, granular synthesis algorithms, time warping, equalization, and micro edits are utilized to isolate the most representative elements of the passages. Those results are then arranged with the intention of reasserting the melody in a more pure form, and are introduced as new passages evolving from the original in a single work. These refined passages are again manipulated, further unraveling the melody and marking time through movement and metamorphosis, instead of melodic complexity or performance. In addition to the piano melody, the introduction of an analog oscillator further emphasizes this concept through reduction in frequency of its modulation, resulting in a transition from a complex waveform to a simple sine wave.  

This piece is intended to have an exponential reduction in complexity over time.  To achieve this, minor earlier representative elements are reintroduced each time the melody is scaled back, and newer, simpler elements are added.  This serves not only to guide the listener from one movement to the next with something familiar, but also to underscore the change in complexity and definition by way of direct comparison. 

I developed the granular synthesis algorithm based on the needs of this project, and it is something that I plan to develop further as I refine this concept in future iterations.  Another planned experiment would eschew melody and time altogether, by isolating the harmonic frequencies of a single note.

moments in moments

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Inspired by 125 years of electronic music. My passion for the arts is outside societal norms. If you're looking to expand your musical horizons, you need look no further. With the exception of my side projects Electrical Industry (https://www.facebook.com/taurussymmetry/?notif_id=1655856883701111&notif_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif) and Tribut Musik, this page is mainly oriented towards Ambient Space Music, Dark Industrial, New Age and World Beat.  For more up-beat, Dance oriented Electronica, check out  http://www.reverbnation.com/symmetry2010.  You can also contact Symmetry here: 
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The original Symmetry band was established in June of 1978 by students from the graduating class behind the motion picture "Fame".
Jose Murcia and John Rivera shared a passion for electronic music through the use of home-made electronic, sound generating gadgets, tape recorders and consumer electronic keyboards (synthesizers were too expensive in the 70's).
The name was inspired by the music and the album covers of Synergy (Larry Fast), as well as studies in geometry and surrealist art.
Over the years, the music of Symmetry has evolved into a uniquely diversified style that is difficult to pinpoint.
It is the band's belief that symmetry is a reflection of divine perfection on Earth and throughout the universe. Therefore, their mission is to explore music and sound through electronics in an ongoing effort to attain spiritual and sonic perfection and share it with the world.

moments in moments

hyperbolic electric