o ire

Fells, N. (2015) o ire. [Compositions]

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Abstract

o ire is a framework for sonic performance using solo laptop and ambisonic sound spatialisation. It is partly an instrument and partly a composition; in essence it is a set of resources for improvisation. The core of the piece comprises a set of Max patches with accompanying instructions and guidelines for performance. Binaural audio and video recordings of performances (both live and studio performances) are provided. A range of recordings is included to illustrate some of the ways in which the work changes from performance to performance and is adaptable to different performance contexts. The zip file contains all the files comprising the o ire project. Note that the project can only be properly accessed on an Apple Mac platform. On a Mac, open the 'start here' file located in the main project folder to open an html microsite. This outlines the research process and provides links to the instructions, performance materials and recordings. If viewing the project in a file browser, the folders are organised under html: an html microsite that explains the process and materials; and media: contains all the project files. o ire arose out of a process of experimentation with the live manipulation of historical and field recordings, investigating their transformation through presentation in a range of different spatial contexts. This developed into a broad framework of spatial dynamics using simple relations such as inward/outward, here/there, and through/between, explored through 'waves' over time and combined with other spectral and textural manipulations. This in turn led to the creation of tools that would facilitate the simultaneous handling of spatial parameters alongside the spectral, temporal and textural qualities of the sonic material, and this process culminated in o ire. A performance of the work then embodies a live instance of this process of investigation, comprising an exploration of the implicit spaces and surfaces inherent in the recorded material. The aim is the creation of an intimate, immersive experience for the audience, inviting them to come close by to the personal sonic world of the performer. For this reason, the performer is invited to supplement or replace the sound library included here with their own curated or collected sonic materials. The piece requires Max software running on a Mac laptop with Mira and Parat+ apps running on two Apple iPads. It requires a range of additional Max packages from a number of developers. It also uses custom-made hardware in the form of a simple Arduino-based light sensitive controller developed by the composer. Details are included in the zip file. Performance is open in duration but usually lasts from 15-40 minutes. o ire was premièred as part of the Open CUBE series at the Institute of Electronic Music in Graz in January 2015; the piece was continuously reworked between 2015 and 2019 and used in a range of performance contexts.

Item Type:Compositions
Keywords:Electroacoustic composition, electronic music, sonic art, sound art, composition.
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fells, Professor Nick
Authors: Fells, N.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > Music
Publisher:Das Institut für Elektronische Musik und Akustik, Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Graz
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2015 Nick Fells
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the Author

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