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KVSwalk @ SMC 2010
04/06/10 16:05
Here is the proposal for the 2010 edition of the SMC Conference. The proposal was accepted and a new version of KVSwalk_SOLO, using the Reactable as controller and generator was performed on July 23, 2010.
KVSwalk_SOLO
for solo computer performer and multichannel audio system.
1. KVSwalk_SOLO aims to research the possibilities and limitations of physicality and embodied musicality in computer music performance. The musical structure is centered around the metaphoric imaginary, as well as sonic derivatives of the Karman Vortex Street phenomena. For its ensemble version, a set of 'high-order parameters' were defined for each performer, favoring timbre variation and texture density control over pitch and articulation variety.
2. For the solo computer version of KVSwalk, the prime requirement is a physical controller that is capable of capturing at least 4 continuous-control signals, coupled to 4 synthesis engines and 4 discrete audio outputs. Ideally, the time and voice structure calls for 5 high resolution physical controllers (ultrasound, pressure, thermic), 5 synthesis engines, routed to 5 filtering engines, circular motion spatial distribution system and a 5.1 audio output setup.
Estimated duration of the piece: 8-10 minutes.
I believe that the Reactable system would be a prime tool to realize a version of the piece. otherwise, a gesture controlled designed by the composer and developed at the Institute of Sonology of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and the original software for the piece can be provided.
Here is a picture of the Reactable:
Click HERE for more on the Reacable
A picture of the first tests with the Reactable:
HERE is a video of the final try out
... and HERE is the performance!
KVSwalk_SOLO
for solo computer performer and multichannel audio system.
1. KVSwalk_SOLO aims to research the possibilities and limitations of physicality and embodied musicality in computer music performance. The musical structure is centered around the metaphoric imaginary, as well as sonic derivatives of the Karman Vortex Street phenomena. For its ensemble version, a set of 'high-order parameters' were defined for each performer, favoring timbre variation and texture density control over pitch and articulation variety.
2. For the solo computer version of KVSwalk, the prime requirement is a physical controller that is capable of capturing at least 4 continuous-control signals, coupled to 4 synthesis engines and 4 discrete audio outputs. Ideally, the time and voice structure calls for 5 high resolution physical controllers (ultrasound, pressure, thermic), 5 synthesis engines, routed to 5 filtering engines, circular motion spatial distribution system and a 5.1 audio output setup.
Estimated duration of the piece: 8-10 minutes.
I believe that the Reactable system would be a prime tool to realize a version of the piece. otherwise, a gesture controlled designed by the composer and developed at the Institute of Sonology of the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and the original software for the piece can be provided.
Here is a picture of the Reactable:
Click HERE for more on the Reacable
A picture of the first tests with the Reactable:
HERE is a video of the final try out
... and HERE is the performance!