C.R. KASPRZYK

07.13.10 preview

// July 30th, 2010 // composition, environment, field recordings

I’ve found myself observing how prevalent power is in our society. The dependency on electricity, for example, has found an invisible place in our lives. (Field recordings left this painfully evident). With that, I’m exploring a variety of textures created by layering the sounds of computers, printers, TV’s, cars, electricity poles, coffee makers, etc. (as heard below).

Many of these electromagnetic fields will be utilized in a new piece I’m writing called 07.13.10. The work itself will take many forms: two or four-channel prerecorded electronics, as well as in its full version with baritone saxophone and harp, realized through the Eastman-based Mana Duo (Dannel Espinoza/Kristina Finch). The version without acoustic instruments will be premiered alongside other four-channel works in Baltimore, August 12th at the Red Room; the full version will likely premiere in early 2011 in Rochester, NY.

Samples of electromagnetic fields…

Learn more about the work and listen to an excerpt here.