Re: [microsound] being 'political' in non-verbal music

[Jon <seedling@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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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