Tonecycle Base 30 Hz, 2:3:7 consists of the linear superposition of 77 sine wave frequencies based on the invariant harmonic ratios 2, 3 and 7. Each of the sine wave frequency components gradually separates from each of the other components over time while ascending at slightly different rates of speed, and then descending toward the starting frequencies, infinitely revolving as in circles. These extremely close frequencies and their harmonics constantly produce beat cycles that traverse through a continuum of phase angles. The motion of the tones is extremely slow and therefore, the sense of the pitch shift practically imperceptible. However, because the tones are moving in constant speed toward the same direction and the relationship of corresponding frequencies remains relativistically invariant, it creates the aural illusion that the frequencies of tones remain unchanged. Rather, the interactions of the moving sine waves create the gradual development of distinctive melodic and rhythmic patterns over time as the result of the acoustical phenomenon of phase interference.

Tonecycle Base 30 Hz, 2:3:7

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The only time money can buy you happiness is when your eyes follow a sliver coin being thrown into a deep clear lake and the sun reflects on it on the way down.

Live recording performed by JACK Quartet in spring 2019

silfra

Tessa - Down to the River to Pray (prod. by Marc G)

Performed by the NYU Contemporary Music Ensemble.
For large mixed ensemble.

Violin I
Violin II
Viola 
Cello
Bass

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet (doubles bass clarinet)
Bassoon (doubles contrabassoon)

Piano
Vibraphone I
Vibraphone II
Marimba/Crotales

Separation - for large ensemble

Blue Ridge is informed by the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the largest province of the Appalachian Mountains. The piece is written in four overlapping sections, representing the 3 highest peaks in the mountain range, as well as one of the lowest and oldest gorges:

Clingmans Dome (Tennessee—6,643 feet)
Mount Craig (North Carolina—6,647 feet)
New River Gorge (West Virginia—1,067 feet)
Mount Mitchell (North Carolina—6,684 feet)

Composed for and performed by the NYU Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Wayne du Maine.

Blue Ridge

For Charlotte (Winter 2020)

Hannah Donnelly - Flute
Angie Rosado - Oboe
Sam Beckwith - Clarinet
Laura Reyes - Bassoon
Tyler Campbell - Percussion 1 and 2
Dmitry Glivinskiy - Piano
Yaz Lancaster - Violin 1 and 2
Harper Randolph - Viola
Dorothy Carlos - Cello
Nate Giordano - Bass

Recorded remotely by the musicians.
Mixed and mastered by Toshi Tsuruoka.

For Charlotte

Alex Ring Gray is a composer, performer, and multimedia artist. With projects spanning the concert hall, sound installations, and electronic mediums, his work is concerned with psychoacoustics, environment, and process. Heavily involved as an improviser, his music is often characterized by a deeply physical performance practice juxtaposed with rich drone textures.

Based in New York, Alex works as music assistant to Philip Glass, helping with his new scores and productions. He is a close collaborator of the organizations Nief-Norf and InfraSound. He recently completed his MM at NYU, where he studied with Michael Gordon and Julia Wolfe.

Blue Ridge

Alex Ring Gray

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