Re: [microsound] Re:autechre/richard devine//techniques

[Sean Cooper <scooper@xxxxxxxx>]

> > what is microsound?
> > I have asked this question several times on this list.  Never got an
> > answer.
> 
> if you have to ask you'll never know.
> just kidding, actually it seems to be completely abstract 'free-form' sound.
> this definition also has its problems, mainly being that all sound is
> abstract and free-form. but even if microsound is technically/really no more
> abstract than any other sound, it can be seen that its intent is different.
> that some of the sounds created clearly have no relationship to any
> traditional notion of instruments, notes, song form etc.

a loose but nonetheless working definition of the term "microsound" *as it
pertains to this list* is located at www.microsound.org. if you are still
confused, listen to as many artists and releases by the labels listed on
that page and find the thread that connects them all. if you are looking
for an abstract, concrete, generalized definition of "microsound" for
all contexts and purposes, then you need to reevaluate your faith in
language.

best,

sc