Cycle is written for a trio of Violin, Harp and Double Bass. Each instrument can create an effects process for another instrument. The bass effects the violin with a spectral drone plugin when it plays low enough, the violin puts delay on the harp when it plays high enough, and the harp put an octave doubler below on the bass when it is instructed to trigger a foot pedal. Each instrumentalist has the option to jump between two staves of music at any time within the piece but may cause an effect on the next performer. This concept gives the performers control over their performance environment. The performers on the recording are Kate Agostino on violin, Anna Quiroga on harp, and Owen Nicalaou on bass

Cycle

Mike Ladouceur