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Re: [microsound] being 'political' in non-verbal music
It may have no vocal content itself, but it references vocal content.
Already I have an idea of what this work probably communicates, only
knowing it's based on a religious-bound theme. :)
On Jun 22, 2005, at 11:31 PM, Jon wrote:
i don't know if you have heard it or have access to it, but john
baker (of the bbc radiophonic workshop) has a piece with a very
clear, well-defined and instantly decodable message -- with no use
of vocal material. i think you will find it enriching as an
example, particularly in its simplicity -- there is no need to
theorise over it one bit to get what it means. (and let's face
it. if you want it to be widely legible, it needs to be clear.
you can't rely on derrida to create your public.)
the tune in question is merely "o come all ye faithful" (a popular
christmas carol) played by the bell of a cash register drawer.
simple and way more effective (and powerful) than any sine wave
composition i've ever heard.
"christmas commercial" - john baker.
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