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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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