RE: [microsound] field music / not field recordings

[Paulo Mouat <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

Strictly speaking, not all fragments need to be performed, and you can
perform them multiple times.  If a fragment is played a 2nd time, octave
transpositions should be made (despite the fact that you're likely to be
using a different dynamics, tempo and attack than the previous
incarnation).  If a fragment is played a 3rd time, you have the option
of finishing performance.

> 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."

Indeed, and just for reference, the lyrics you specified are for
"Goldstaub", of which Stockhausen's recording lasts for almost one hour
(!).

Kagel, had already employed purely textual, enigmatic, scores 8 years
before "Aus den Sieben Tagen" e.g. in "Sonant (1960/....)".

Cheers,
--
Paulo Mouat
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