Reflection in the Glass (2008)
 
Reflection in the Glass (2008) for Vibraphone Solo and Live Electronics uses melodic materials from Oh My Dancing Girls (2003), which Da Jeong Choi wrote for ballet in 2003. The work is divided mainly into three sections: A-A'-B, but indeterminate elements allow the performer to make decisions about the construction of phrases. In the vibraphone part, the two primary motives repeat with variation; however, the first motive continues to build dynamically by the layering of loops. Samples of percussion instruments and environmental sounds (in various states of digital manipulation) make up the accompaniment. The primary electroacoustic techniques involve granular synthesis, convolution, as well as time stretching, and pitch adjustment. Duration about 8 min Performance Note Thick bar lines denote the separation of phrases. Play the material of each phrase twice through. However, the second time the phrase is played, you may play the boxes in any order, and make any dynamic, rhythmic, and/or note order decisions at your discretion. On the first playing of a phrase, the notes and their relative spacing should be observed precisely. The notes that are not inside of boxes should be played normally. No time signature should be specifically implied. This freedom of time may be exaggerated during second repetitions of phrases. PERFORMANCE *World Premiere was performed by Ming Jen Suen (Vibraphone), Da Jeong Choi (electronic engineer), assistant Stephan Lucas at Spectrum Concert MEIT UNT Denton TX USA 8:00 p.m. Monday Nov 24, 2008
Reflection in the Glass (2008)
Vibraphone solo with and Live Electronics (MAX MSP)
 
Score of Reflection in the Glass (2008)
Recording of Reflection in the glass (2008)
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