mask the absence
Description
Inspired by the vocal qualities of some extended string techniques, I created a sample library to be used in computer assisted orchestration. Unvoiced vocal sounds transcribe well to all sorts of rattling and fragile pressured string sounds. However, I feel the connection between the original breathing sounds and the bowing techniques on the instrument is hard to conceive – what it means to breathe as a live organism is lost in the transcription. Efforts to transcribe it develop into fascinating, multilayered sound that has a life of its own, but in another domain.
Instrumentation
vln, db
CategoryChamber Works
Premiere
IlSuono Contemporary Music Week 22.9.2021, Chiara Franceschini, violin, Giacomo Piermatti, double bass
Commisioned by / dedicationsThe piece written for and premiered at the context of the 5th edition of the ilSUONO Contemporary Music Week. www.ilsuonoacademy.com
PDF for promotional useArchive number
MF34566
