These are three selections using a tape-loop technique I performed in 1980 In Atlanta's Central City Park on a modified Oberheim TVS synthesizer. The technique was developed by Terry Riley and Pauline Oliveros and used on Robert Fripp and Brian Eno's first three albums together. This recording is exactly what I recorded live, with no added effects, dynamics, or post-production.

Antarctica (1980)

OB TVS Loops

A flight of fancy with a couple of sounds from the new Spitfire Audio Oliver Patrice Weder - The Pool Project, a sample library using sounds created by Oliver for his album, "The Pool Project". The strings are from Spitfire's Originals Intimate Strings.

The photo in the art work is from my beautiful wife.

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SHADOWS

Playing around improvising with Arturia V Collection while doing a review - Piano V3 with its new engine, plus effects.

Piano V3 Sketch

"Cloudbank" was inspired by a photo I took of clouds (with a barely noticeable rainbow) over the homes behind us. I used Spitfire Audio LABs sounds.

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Cloudbank

OBSO is an inspiring catalog of sounds coaxed directly from various forms of obsolete media and extant technology. We celebrate the undulating inconsistencies of bygone days, lovingly filtered through the oxide and worn machinery of VCRs, cassette-decks and other consumer products from the 80s and 90s. Our dreamlike but intuitive interface is intended to spark instant emotion. Specifically designed to sound good no matter where the knobs are, the five visceral control circles nevertheless offer a huge depth of range within a single patch. Nostalgic synths, creamy pads, lush basses, shimmering bells, burnished brass, scintillating strings, and more glow with the patina of fine age. Individual sounds sink into a mix like they always existed, but you'll find they can easily stand alone without the need for layering or manipulation outside of the instrument. From film and game scoring to lush pop records, these tactile soundscapes add a dose of warm nostalgia to nearly any production.

STARFIGHTER

OBSIOHEAD

GABRIEL

Love Look What You've Done To Me PX560

MUSIC - THE PURSUIT

I improvised this composition on a Casio CGP-700 digital piano. The Casio allows you to sustain one sound while changing sounds and playing the notes of another. I was able to do this back and forth throughout the first half of the piece without dropping any notes. Nice feature! I recorded the piece using the CGP's audio recorder function to a USB thumb drive, put the thumb drive in my Mac and imported the WAV file for further processing in Steinberg Cubase.

© 2019 Roger Hooper Music

Improvisations CGP 2019

Questions

This a very relaxing, very romantic track,this brings out my softer side,hopefully I will enjoy the feeling of love again,one wonderful day

Midnight Is Calling Me

Media Composer, pianist, synthesist, product trainer for Casio,.