Back to Fore is an exploration of live performance with triggered, prepared sounds. The juxtaposition of, and movement between, these two elements allows the flute and the accompaniment to work both independently and in tandem. Using a combination of a MIDI interface, Apple Mac (running MAX) and a K2000 sampler, the notes played on the flute trigger long textures or short gestures that after a given period become delayed to allow a more complex sound world to develop. This spontaneity affords the performer the freedom to react to the sounds and to the acoustic of the performance space, producing a unique soundscape that is never reiterated.

The layout of the system was developed in conjunction with the flautist Jos Zwaanenburg. To facilitate ease of performance, the arrangement comprises just a few simple building blocks (Figure 1) and can be easily transported and erected in different venues.

Download:

Instructions and score (as pdf)
Copy of patches (viewable as pdf)
Max patches
Samples (as wavs):
BtoFore1, BtoFore2, BtoFore3, BtoFore4

 

 

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Dr Paul Dibley, Music Department, Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0BP, U.K.
Tel (+44) 1865 484966, Fax (+44) 1865 484952

email: Paul.Dibley@brookes.ac.uk

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