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Michael Edwards: For Rei As A Doe: For piano and computer
ByIt is a slow and quiet piece, in which silence has an equal role to the piano or subtle, minimalist electronics. The pianist, Austrian Karin Schistek performs with great focus and precision, letting the piano's resonating sonorities blossom organically to emphasiza a sense of silent meditation and serenity. The sense of time, or pulse, is forsaken for reserved, spatial, almost uniform, playing.
The piano and computer parts were created by Edwards and specially-designed algorithmic composition software, with details featured on his website. The composition is conceived in four voices. One is for for each of the pianist's hands, and the other two for the high and low voices of an analogue synthesis emulation, played back from the computer and mixed with various sound files (some algorithmic, some ambient) in four channels.
Edwards, who also recorded, mixed and mastered this unique sonic journey, has succeeded in structuring a deep, meditative 40-minute piece that is alive with warm colors and arresting, subtle dynamics.
Track Listing
For Rei As A Doe: For piano and computer.
Personnel
Michael Edwards
saxophoneKarin Schistek: piano.
Album information
Title: For Rei As A Doe: For piano and computer | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Aural Terrains
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About Michael Edwards
Instrument: Saxophone
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