Four types of phrases evolved, distinguished by their rhythmic feel. The nature type includes the jangling of wind chimes or scratchy sounds from a room next door. The expressive type has a certain drummer-like feel. The other two are engine-like mechanical rhythms and dream-like psychological rhythms. In the last step, phrases were assembled into a final montage.
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Chris Chafe is a composer, cellist, music reseacher and director of Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics. more...