I think that this is is realized electronically because it's so metronomic. Is that right? If so, what tools? It sounds great either way!

Begin Again

Second movement of "11 Miens of Presence".
Performed by Meighan Stoops (bass clarinet), André Emelianoff (cello) and Blair McMillen (piano) of Da Capo Chamber Players.

Viscidity Hocket

Music by Misha Mullov-Abbado

In memory of Claudio Abbado (26th June 1933 - 20th January 2014)

Recorded live at the Church of Santo Stefano, Bologna on 22nd January 2014

Heal Me On This Cloudy Day

For narrator, voice and electronics
2011-2014

narration: Art Cohen
vocals: Scott Barton
piano: Aurie Hsu

Eroding Mountains is about a slow epiphany.  It is about one’s realization of the value of nonhuman animal life in a culture that typically defines ethical standards along speciesist lines.  It is about the realization and remembrance that such lines are and have been drawn within the boundaries of the human species.  It represents confusion and conflict that results when what was normal and comfortable is recognized as ethically untenable.  It is about remaining connected with those you love in spite of differences.  It is about frustration with apathy.  It is about the hope of things getting better.  

Musically, transformations and re-orderings of recognizable materials represent emotional conflict, confusion, and the feeling of a voice that doesn’t reach its listener.  Larger trajectories, such as de-tuned -> tuned and distributed -> isochronous represent the journey of coming to clarity.  The three sections represent how individuals can come to this realization in isolation and how, unless they connect with others, will continue to inhabit that state.  Each section features expression that refuses to compromise its humanity in spite of the confusing factors around it.  The piece concludes with a musical statement of hope.


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