Rob Hamilton @ ccrma

Ph.D. Candidate in Computer-based Music Theory and Acoustics
CCRMA, Department of Music, Stanford University

rob [at] ccrma [dot] stanford [dot] edu
music

triages

for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, electric guitar +/- computer

Commissioned by Stanford University's CCRMA for the 2006 NewStage:CCRMA Festival. The piece was premiered on April 28th at CCRMA's Stage at the evening concert featuring works by John Chowning, Dexter Morrill and a number of CCRMA Alumni and friends. The performance was conducted by Christopher Jones and performed by Nicholas Ong (piano), Graeme Jennings (violin), Stephen Harrison (cello), Sam Williams (electric guitar), Matt Ingals (clarinet) and Emma Moon (flute).

maps & legends

multi-user 8-channel compositional map

An interactive multi-channel, multi-user work for PD and the q3apd Quake III modification.

is the same... is not the same

for alto-saxophone and computer

Commissioned by saxophonist and composer C.R. Kasprzyk - is a multi-leveled development of a five-note theme from Paul Creston's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Written in the Fall of 2004, the piece draws inspiration and its title from the words of composer and pedagogue Narcis Bonet. Through rhythmic and harmonic variation of the saxophone part, coupled with real-time and pre-recorded transformations of pitched and unpitched sound materials, is the same... is not the same, attempts to create a continuously shifting sound world where the interactions between saxophonist and computer can range from complementary and harmonic to confrontational and antagonistic.

i have four pictures of you sleeping

for solo violin +/- computer

Written for Sergio Martinoli in July 2004 while studying with Michel Merlet at l'Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris, France. The piece consists of a prelude and four subsequent images/movements which each derive their content from four cells in the prelude.

piano interactions #1 & #2

for piano and computer

Written in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins University Technology Fellowship Program. The Digital Music Interactions project sought to create an online resource for performers interested in exploring methods of performing with technology. The Interactions Etudes, of which the Piano Interactions were the first to be realized, are written to provide a coherent and well designed introduction to performing with technology. Piano Interactions #1 was awarded first prize in the annual Prix d'Eté competition at the Peabody Institute in 2004.

museau de singe

for doublebass, piano & computer

Composition for double bass, piano, and real-time computer processing in MAX/MSP in three movements. Movement one was presented at the Peabody Computer Music Seminar on April 2, 2003 and was performed by Jeremy Baguyos (Double Bass), Chryssie Nanou (Piano), and Robert Hamilton (Computer). The entire work was premiered at the Peabody Computer Music Department recital on May 8, 2003. The work was written for Jeremy Baguyos and the Modulus Ensemble.

sink where you stand

4-track EP by Littleman

Bass Guitar: Nate McMahon, Guitar: Wade McNair, Drums: Kirk Snyder, Vocals/Guitar: Rob Hamilton