Outputs (15)

Woche (with apologies to Ruttmann and Brock) (2019)
Digital Artefact
Barnard, M. (2019). Woche (with apologies to Ruttmann and Brock). [.wav sound file]

This composition represents an exploration and animation of an aesthetic framework outlined by the composer in previous research. The in-ear binaural method of recording and reproduction (and its headphone-based dissemination) is the focus of critica... Read More about Woche (with apologies to Ruttmann and Brock).

Nightports, 'Nightports w/ Matthew Bourne' (2018)
Digital Artefact
Slater, M., Martin, A., & Bourne, M. (2018). Nightports, 'Nightports w/ Matthew Bourne'. [https://nightports.bandcamp.com/album/nightports-w-matthew-bourne]

A 45-minute album exploring the concept of restriction in collaboration with pianist Matthew Bourne. Liner notes (introduction): Nightports is based on a simple but unbreakable rule of restriction: only sounds produced by the featured musician ca... Read More about Nightports, 'Nightports w/ Matthew Bourne'.

The art of dancing: 21st-century concertos for trumpet, piano and strings (2017)
Digital Artefact
Desbruslais, S. (2017). The art of dancing: 21st-century concertos for trumpet, piano and strings. [CD]

Simon Desbruslais returns to disc on Signum with an album that continues to expand the repertoire of the trumpet even further, with four new commissions for Trumpet, Piano and String Orchestra Toby Young’s The Art of Dancing is described by the co... Read More about The art of dancing: 21st-century concertos for trumpet, piano and strings.

Nightports, 'Depart' (2015)
Digital Artefact
Slater, M., & Martin, A. (2015). Nightports, 'Depart'. [https://nightports.bandcamp.com/album/depart]

A 60-minute studio album exploring the underlying concept of restriction in original musical creativity. Liner notes (introduction): Arrive. Move. Shift. Change. Depart. All sounds come from Emily. No other sound sources are permitted. Only sou... Read More about Nightports, 'Depart'.

Psalm: Contemporary British Trumpet Concertos (2014)
Digital Artefact
Desbruslais, S., & Orchestra of the Swan. (2014). Psalm: Contemporary British Trumpet Concertos. [CD]

Simon Desbruslais leads the performances on this disc of world premiere recordings from some of the UK’s leading composers. Seeking to expand the trumpet’s repertoire of concerto and orchestra works, Simon Desbruslais was inspired after performing... Read More about Psalm: Contemporary British Trumpet Concertos.

Ports EP (Middlewood Records MWR1201) (2012)
Digital Artefact
Slater, M. (2012). Ports EP (Middlewood Records MWR1201)

Studio production, digital release; 13 mins.

Equanimity
Digital Artefact
Mackay, R. Equanimity

The composition, Equanimity (for clarinet and computer), was commissioned by American clarinetist F. Gerard Errante for his CD project Delicate Balance (2012, Aucourant Records, USA). Taking a moonlit night on a beach in Majorca as its inspiration, E... Read More about Equanimity.

Strata Sequence
Digital Artefact
Mackay, R. Strata Sequence

Composition cycle based on recordings of the Brantwood Musical Stones (developed as part of the Ruskin Rocks project) and text of John Ruskin in collaboration with Dame Evelyn Glennie.

'Angel' for Arpeggione and Electronics (8mins)
Digital Artefact
Borthwick, A. 'Angel' for Arpeggione and Electronics (8mins)

The Piano Makers
Digital Artefact
Barnard, M. The Piano Makers

Furthering the research into the binaural method, and specifically the ‘ear-shot’ aesthetic, this piece also explores the evolving soundscape - more specifically, the disappearance of sounds and the significance of the recording process thereof. The... Read More about The Piano Makers.