time-structure, xenakis interview, tools

[Renick Bell <the3rd2nd@xxxxxxxxx>]

What I'm really after in my reading right now is to compare different
arrangement methodologies. What are the criteria different composers use to set
up the structure of a piece? DJ-friendly, algorithmic processes, indeterminant
processes, free improv... what are some other systems you all are using, or
know of other composers using? While the labels are a start, I'm especially
interested in the details of these systems... any URLs would be highly
appreciated.

Anyway, while I've been hunting down this info, I feel a little haunted by the
question of the place of our tools. I found this interview with Xenakis
(relatively old, 1992). At the beginning, Xenakis is talking about the use of
the computer in music. It's interesting to read his perspective; a quick
summary might be that the computer is definitely useful for working out ideas.
I believe he says the message of a piece is judgement-filtered bits of the
"self" that are cultivated with the aid of the computer.

http://rogerreynolds.com/xenakis1.html

Renick

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