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Practical examination of computer presence in electro-instrumental music
This thesis explores the following questions: What is the influence of algorithmic software
on the composition process? How can spectromorphologies be manipulated in search of
coherent and lucid coupling in electro-instrumental (EI) music? What are the practical
implications of the performance of EI music?
This thesis will unfold practicalities, creative approaches, and new directions for the
practice of EI music, drawing together spectromorphological theory and instrumental
techniques. Framed around a body of work for solo instrument/ensemble with computer,
I will assess each aspect of my musical process. Musical vocabularies, grammatical
organisation and collaborative performance practices will be discussed.
Specifically, my research breaks down components of composition into context, materials
and an attempt towards categorisation and grammatical organisation including spectral
and algorithmic techniques. With the knowledge that the computer has influence on the
music making process, I identify and discuss some of its key contributions. Additionally,
knowing that the tools and spaces that facilitate performance also impact the music, I seek
to understand how these tools and environments contribute in order to get the best musical
responses from them.
Collaboration is a key theme, and throughout the thesis I pay attention to performer
presence in the music making process. This thesis should be read in conjunction with my
submitted portfolio for relevant case studies and musical examples