(2017) - for mixed ensemble & laptops

performed by Anežka Šejnohová (flute), Alfian Emir Adytia (cello),
Pavel Nauš (trombone), James Alexandropoulos-McEwan (el. guitar), Orestis Willemen, (el. guitar), Stefania Pigozzo(piano), Gabriele Segantini (percussion)

conducted by Tom Goff

audio recording and mixing by Weronika Wrzosek

video of performance can be found here:
https://youtu.be/JciNHRMjZBQ

torrents and streams

(2018) - for mixed ensemble with replica Harry Partch instruments and tape 

performed by Scordatura Ensemble:
Reinier van Helsdingen (chromelodeon), Lucia Mense (recorder), Lucas van Helsdingen(bass clarinet), Alfrun Schmid (viola & voice), Elisabeth Smalt (adapted viola), Chris Rainier (adapted guitar II), Samuel Vriezen (Kithara Vrizen)

polluters

(2017) - for mixed ensemble 

Sebastiano Evangelista & Sara Zamboni (piano 4-hands), Vasilina Ifanti (flute), Daniele Zamboni (clarinet), Anastasia Krivosheina (viola)

melodies against eachother

a piece for the StockhausenStudio

(2017) - for Laptops, Smartphones or any devices that can stream a video with sound from the internet 

This is an adaptation of an audiovisual piece that changes with each performance. The original piece can be performed by anyone and experienced in many different ways. 

In its original form Layers comprises of six videos (each titled Layer 1 till 6 respectively), which I made and uploaded online. Playing layers 1 - 6 synchronously, and ideally on 6 different devices, creates an audio-visual piece of undefined length. You can start any of the videos at any moment, and they can align with each other at any moment. Each time you listen to and view the piece, it sounds and looks slightly different, creating an ever-changing yet static installation-esque work.

To experience the piece in its originally intended form use the following links while adhering to the instructions in the description box for the videos.

Layer 1 - youtu.be/g7-OZk-1Hv4
Layer 2 - youtu.be/benc6XQZF3A
Layer 3 - youtu.be/mY-mhTX_FvM
Layer 4 - youtu.be/IWEq-HqW4eo
Layer 5 - youtu.be/jXEO49WD7EA
Layer 6 - youtu.be/kUZlIk2REY4

Layers (a studio version)

(2015) - for open/flexible instrumentation

performed by James Alexandropoulos-McEwan (el. guitar), Wilco Oomkes (accordion), Dylan Martins Morais(trumpet), Rob Jones (saxophone)

place

(2018) - for mixed ensemble and voices

performed by orkest de ereprijs

featured in the 24th Young Composers Meeting 2018

i feel tired

(2018) - for mixed ensemble, smartphones, tape and an audio-reactive lightstructure created by Vito Willems

performed by the Nieuw Ensemble with conductor Ryan Bancroft

featured in An Evening of Today 2018

More Layers

(2018) - for mixed ensemble with live electronics, 25 dispersed speakers and amplifiers (of varying sizes and quality), and videos with audio played from the audience's smartphones. 

commissioned by Den Haag Central Innovation District (CID) for the CID Conference 2018

live speaker dispersion system designed and managed by Edvards Broders and Kaan Yazıcı

videos created by Sasha Zalivako

performed by Laura Nygren (double bass and live electronics), Vasilina Ifanti (flute and live electronics), Gabriele Segantini (vibraphone and live electronics), Gonçalo Oliveira (electric guitar), James Alexandropoulos (electric guitar). 

live sound by Kaan Yazıcı and Edvards Broders
live electronics co-designed by Soley Sigurjonsdottir

special technical assistance and guidance by Vid Ahacic

video link:
https://youtu.be/n_yr-g9vamc

Detached ///// but InterConnected (-?-)

Performed by Quatuor Bozzini in the KuuB art gallery in Utrecht Friday 7 September 2018, as part of the 2018 Gaudeamus Muziekweek. 

The piece was created for and in collaboration with Quatuor Bozzini as part of  the 2018 Composer's Kitchen residency.

Searching: Dragged, and Beckoned / Pushing Through.

Greek/Scottish composer and electric guitarist, currently based in the Hague (NL). His work draws from his experiences in contemporary classical composition, classical guitar studies, playing in offbeat rock bands, performing free improvisation and open scores, working with electronic music, and developing installation-like performances and works.

James A.-McEwan

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