Sounds for imaginary movies

Electro-Acoustic

a rework from Wilfried Hanrath of a track by Marco Lucchi

maggio 2021

Marco Lucchi & Wilfried Hanrath - Ostinato

Dunkelflaute is a German word – literally “dark-lull” and used to describe the situation in renewable energies where there is insuffcient sunlight and or wind to generate electricity by wind turbines or photo-voltatics.

Track created using.
4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator
MakeNoise Maths
MakeNoise Mimeophon
Mutable Instruments Clouds
Doepfer A-198 Ribbon Controller and ribbon manual
Befaco Rampage.

Dunkelflaute

A lightless cave full of subjugated humans. We do not know why they sing.

vox: Sarai
music & concept: Krispin Harker
engineering & tech: loki

Empty Anthem

Homage to Janet Beat: Section 2: Inside the Bell Dome (Working Title)

Warning message: Binaural recording, please wear headphones to experience the work.

Binaural recording of an extract from section 2 of my 16-channel acousmatic homage work honouring the pioneering music, practice and career of British electronic composer Janet Beat (b. 1937).

Originally composed for a 16-channel speaker layout consisting of two double rings of 8; see layout below.

Top speaker system:
  1  2
8      3
7      4
  6  5

Bottom speaker system:
   9  10
16      11
15      12
  14  13

This piece will be part of a series of electroacoustic compositions and sound installations paying homage to early women electronic composers, created as part of my PhD research at the University of Liverpool (UK).

Homage to Janet Beat: Section 2: Inside the Bell Dome [binaural recording wear headphones]

Samples an episode of Twilight Zone and "Boy With A Gun" by Samurai

nightmare blue

A set of five tracks exploring different facets of auditory suspense. Sparse orchestral strings playing uncanny melodies embedded in a daunting, subtly modulating synthetic bass creates the basis of all five tracks. The feeling of tension and uneasiness is emphasized by abstract sound effects and plucked piano strings. These minimalistic tracks are designed for a stage play, motion pictures, or video games where a haunted, eerie atmosphere is required to send chills down the audience’s spine.

For commercial and derivative licenses, please visit us on Sounzone, where you can buy this track for a number of additional uses. https://www.sounzone.com/artist/covert-acoustics?id=36829&format=producer

Eerie Suspense - Pt3

I am an electroacoustic composer who specialises in acousmatic works and sound installations. My works also incorporate interaction, soundscape, improvisation, multichannel surround, sound design and live performance elements. I have an MA in electroacoustic composition and sonic art from Liverpool Hope University. I am currently conducting a practice-based PhD in electroacoustic composition, exploring the concept of ‘homage’ as a device and approach within compositional practice, specifically to highlight and celebrate the music and output of forgotten early women electronic music composers. I also design and deliver sound-based workshops for participants to learn how to compose with sound.

My work has been performed across the Northwest including venues such as the Capstone Theatre, Congleton Town Hall, The Royal Northern College of Music and across Halton Libraires venues (Ditton, Widnes, Runcorn, and Halton Lea Library). My compositions have been featured on the radio, most recently on BBC’s Merseyside’s ‘Folkscene’ programme. I was also a finalist for Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity ‘Impact Award – Health & Wellbeing’ (2021), for my immersive interactive audio-visual sound installation ‘dɪsˈlɛksɪə ˈɡeɪtweɪ (dyslexia gateway)’, which highlights the dyslexic’s perspective.

Homage to Janet Beat: Section 2: Inside the Bell Dome [binaural recording wear headphones]

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