Re: [microsound] Luc Ferrari

[Ian Guthrie Yeager <iyeager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Bobby...I've read the Cope, but none of the others...I'm on it like
stank on shit.
Also recomended is the Classic "Art of Noises" by Russolo. 

Keep bouncing.

On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, Robert Pietrusko wrote:

> igy2k,
> 
> > Does anyone have any info about Ferrari's specific methods and sound
> >sources, or any anecdotal info about this piece in particular?
> 
> His concrete works of the late 50s are still dealing with his idea of 
> the sound object
> (something he actually started working with while still using 
> serialist techniques).
> the idea of discrete sonic components that are layered, juxtaposed 
> and permutated
> to create new and evolving timbres/forms with a high level of self similarity.
> Though that little description doesn't really do it justice.
> I agree with you that his work at this time was rather amazing.
> 	Though this idea resonates with a lot of the work that was happening
> at the GRM (a group with whom he was involved),  I know that he 
> developed his sound
> object ideas seperately from Schaeffer.
> 
> >Does anyone know of any good books that deal with this important moment in
> >music history? There seems to be a real dearth of written info out there
> >about this stuff....sure, I've visited all the Ferrari/concrete/grm sites,
> >but I'd like more info.
> 
> You might enjoy reading Pierre Schaeffer's "Topology of the Sound
> Object."  it is relevant.
> 	for a general overview of this era:  Paul Griffths' "Modern 
> Music : the avant garde
> since 1945" is well worth reading. Also, I've always liked "New 
> Directions in Music"  by David Cope. Sadly, neither mention Ferrari's 
> work so these might not be what you are after.
> 
> i hope this helps
> 
> 
> -Bobby.
> 
> 
> _one thought : many forms_
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