Graham English

This is my first attempt at composing generative music. All four harp parts were generated by a set of melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic rules. Minor editing was done after the fact. I improvised the piano in real-time. The drone was performed using Camel Audio’s Alchemy. Tim Conrardy, a member of the talented Camel Audio team, passed away yesterday. So I dedicate this piece to Tim.

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Tags: 70bpm, alchemy, ambient, Camel Audio, drone, experimental music, F, generative, generative music, harmonics, harp, harp harmonics, improvisation, Instrumental, Lydian, meditative, piano, plucked, Tim Conrardy, triangle

This entry was posted on Sunday, March 1st, 2009 at 8:51 pm and is filed under Audio, Music. You can leave a comment if you follow my Living Room Rules. If not, you can leave a trackback from your own site.

Comments

1. Stefano says:

   March 2, 2009 at 10:44 am

   Graham,

   This is really nice. Great job.

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2. Rich says:

   March 5, 2009 at 3:17 pm

   This is….open, spacious….beautiful

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3. Mary says:

   March 6, 2009 at 7:42 pm

   Oh, I like this.

   At first, I had pictured drops of water falling on harp strings.

   After thinking about the title further, I can imagine coins sparkling in a fountain, and all the people who come and go from the fountain. Some make wishes. Young couples, kids with boats, older couples, a random guy on a cell phone oblivious to the beauty around him…

   Thank you.

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4. stefandozier says:

   April 10, 2009 at 6:46 pm

   Hey Graham, I love this one…

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   • Graham English says:

     April 12, 2009 at 1:14 pm

     Thanks!

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5. Graham English says:

   April 12, 2009 at 1:17 pm

   Thanks to all the commenters!

   Reply