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Work

Surrounded by C : electroacoustic

by Ren Walters (2009)

Audio Sample

From the CD Foreign body 1, surrounded by C

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Work Overview

This is a work performed in the round, using a surround sound system; vocal, percussion, audio engineer facing each other in the centre, clarinets, horns surrounding them in a circle facing in, audience surrounding them in a circle facing in, sound reinforcement (six speakers) surrounding them in a circle facing in.

Work Details

Year: 2009

Instrumentation: Voice, 3 bass clarinets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, percussion, sound engineer.

Duration: 35 min.

Commission note: Melbourne Jazz Fringe APRA Composers Commission Award

First performance: by Brigid Burke, Karen Heath, Adam Simmons, Adrian Sherriff, Shannon Barnett, James Wilkinson, Dur-e Dara, Carolyn Connors — 8 May 09. Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank studio, Melbourne

Directed realtime composition.

The macro structures (format, staging, sound design, groupings and so on) were detailed in advance. The sonic content is informed by the relationships between the individual performers (largely with an extensive history) and their relationship, understanding and knowledge of the composer (also with an extensive history). The rehearsal period contributed significantly to the attitudes and approach adopted for the performance. The surround sound system and it's manipulation contributes significantly to the aural experience of the work. This recording does not reflect that detail.

Recipient of APRA/MJFF Composer Commission Award.

Subjects

  • In the form/style of: Jazz

Performances of this work

8 May 09: Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank studio, Melbourne. Featuring Brigid Burke, Karen Heath, Adam Simmons, Adrian Sherriff, Shannon Barnett, James Wilkinson, Dur-e Dara, Carolyn Connors.

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