Saunders, J (2014) on bare trees.
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| Item Type: | Composition |
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| Creators: | Saunders, J |
| Abstract: | 'on bare trees' is a version of my piece for large ensemble 'things whole and not whole' (2011). The starting point for that piece was the analysis of flocking behaviour in birds made by Craig Reynolds, in which he made computer-graphic simulations of flocking ‘boids’. Their movement was governed by three simple rules: a clumping force which keeps the flock together, a separation force which keeps them apart, and an ability to match velocity. The individual boids follow these rules, and the flock movement emerges from their interaction. Inthings whole and not whole and on bare trees, the interaction of the players is governed by rule-based cueing: players make sounds in response to those made by other players, choosing different reference players for each new sound. In on bare trees, the players also have a series of pitches which they work through independently, occasionally pausing as a group before setting off again. From the perspective of the birds or players, the immediate world is in flux, but seen from the outside the whole is more readily apparent. Both pieces develop my interest in group behaviour as an organising principle. First performed: Plus Minus Ensemble, Material, City University Experimental Music Group, Performance Space, City University, London, 08.04.14 |
| Date: | 2014 |
| Note: | In addition to the standard terms of the ResearchSPAce Deposit Licence, Data Policy, and Creative Commons BY-NC-ND, you are encouraged to contact the composer if intending to perform the work |
| Subjects: | M Music and Books on Music > M Music |
| Divisions: | Bath School of Music and Performing Arts |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Sep 2014 16:04 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2021 09:38 |
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