Flora : for computer-generated tape based on the voice of Karol Bennett (4:14) -- Towards the center : for 6 instruments and live computer electronics (19:49) -- Famine : for 4 amplified voices and computer-generated tape (13:35) -- Bug-Mudra : for 2 guitars, percussion, live computer electronics (15:14).
Note
The 1st work for computer-generated tape based on the voice of Karol Bennett; the 2nd work for flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, electronic keyboard (Kurzweil Midiboard), electronic percussion (KAT), and live computer electronics; the 3rd work for 4 amplified voices and computer-generated tape; the 4th work for 2 guitars, percussion, and live computer electronics.
Text of the 3rd work prepared by Rose Moss in collaboration with the composer.
Event (note)
The 1st work realized July 1989, at the MIT Media Laboratory; the 2nd work recorded May 1989, at the MIT Media Laboratory Experimental Media Facility; the 3rd work recorded Jan. 1987, at October Sound, London; the 4th work recorded live Feb. 4, 1990, at Bunkamura Cocoon Theatre, Tokyo.
Source of description (note)
Description based on compact disc version record.
Author
Machover, Tod. Composer
Title
Flora [electronic resource] : Towards the center ; Famine ; Bug-mudra / Tod Machover.
Imprint
New Rochelle, N.Y. : Bridge Records, p1990.
Playing time
000414 001949 001335 001514
Performer
New York New Music Ensemble, Robert Black, conductor (2nd work) ; Electric Phoenix (3rd work). In the 4th work: David Starobin, acoustic guitar ; Oren Fader, electric guitar ; Daniel Kennedy, acoustic, electronic percussion ; Tod Machover, conductor, data-glove.
Event
The 1st work realized July 1989, at the MIT Media Laboratory; the 2nd work recorded May 1989, at the MIT Media Laboratory Experimental Media Facility; the 3rd work recorded Jan. 1987, at October Sound, London; the 4th work recorded live Feb. 4, 1990, at Bunkamura Cocoon Theatre, Tokyo.