Re: [microsound] field music / not field recordings

[Jethro <jethrokins@xxxxxxxxx>]

> Another angle to look at it would be within the idea
> of editing, remixing, 
> etc.-- every choice is just one of infinite
> possibilities and is just a 
> small glimpse into a sound world that exists outside
> of the artist.
> 
> I think that Stockhausen probably theorized along
> these lines as well though 
> I can't think of anything concrete off the top of my
> head.  

Stockhausen used mobile structure in Klavierstucke XI
where the pianist can choose which musical fragment to
play, and the piece is done when all fragments have
been performed.  His "Aus den Sieben Tagen" (From the
Seven Days) texts contain no notation at all,
completely relying on the performers interpetation of
his cryptic instructions.  An example:

"Live completely alone for 4 days without food in
complete silence, without much movement. Sleep as
little as necessary, think as little as possible.
After 4 days, late at night, without talking
beforehand, play single sounds WITHOUT THINKING what
you are playing. Close your eyes. Just listen."

- J

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