Present Absence: A work for string quintet and live electronics

Present Absence is a work that integrates electronic processing and live performance. It is approximately 20 minutes long and is divided into three movements. The movements are distinct from each other, but are related through various elements. Incorporating electronic processing and live performance can be cumbersome. The primary objective of this piece is to use electronic processing in a manner that liberates the performers from any restrictions imposed by the use of electronic processing. The electronic processing in the work is accomplished through the program MAX/Msp, a real-time digital signal processing environment. The patch that was created for this piece is called MOO-V. This paper discusses the both the technical details in the construction of this patch, and the aesthetic it serves.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• Bell, Jeffrey C.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Nelson, Jon Christopher
• Winsor, Phil, 1938-2012
• Phipps, Graham Howard

• Sextets (Electronics, violins (2), viola, violoncello, double bass) -- Scores.
• electro-acoustic music
• computer music
• string quartet
• live electronics
• MAX/MSP

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Bell, Jeffrey C.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 48133275
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2822/
ark: ark:/67531/metadc2822

OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc2822