approximation pieces

a talk comparing pieces based on 'approximation' & maths — 2023

screenshot of the score of M.Winter Approximating Omega

connecting & comparing Approximating Pi by Clarence Barlow, Approximating Omega by Michael Winter and Approximating e by Nirantar Yakthumba.

the three pieces illustrate a specific take on how a composer may build a musical edifice from mathematical concepts — a point of junction between computability theory, programming, and considerations for harmony.

from my perspective and as a listener, the three pieces form a particular branch of computer music: one that presents the partial computation of complex numbers as a musical process, but that is not exclusively (if not at all) didactic, nor based on the mere perception of sound and harmony. instead Approximating Pi, Approximating Omega, and Approximating e seem to lie somewhere in between.

this presentation was first given in Feb.2023 in Berlin. if anyone wants some documentation about the pieces/the talk, i'd be happy to share it

screenshot of a scheme from C.Barlow's Approximating Pi

screenshot of a scheme from C.Barlow's Approximating Pi

2024

a cycle of short pieces for piano/keyboard — 40'00" [in-progress]

a cycle of pieces for vl, vc, fl, cl, harm, pn, and computer — 30'00"

recording for siblings

for pf solo, gtr solo, pf & 2 gtrs, and 2 gtrs — ± 60'00"

Für Simon-Jonassohn Stein for Orgelpark

for two programmable organs — 5'00"

for siblings (tuned)

in progress — 10'00"

2023

for siblings (tempered)

for pf and/or gtr(s) — between 8'00-60'00"

for experiencers (modelo62)

for 2 gtr, vln, vc, cb, fl, cl, trp, pf, harm, perc and computer — ± 30'00"

untitled electronic studies

variable combination — 30'00"

until counterfeiting

a talk & a text

approximation pieces

a talk comparing pieces based on 'approximation' & maths

music & the wende, now

a collective endeavor in Latvia

2022

for experiencers

for harp, gtr, cl, vl, tbn, 2 fl, sax, acc, perc, and electronics — ± 18'30"

for blandine & maciej

for harpsichord & computer, 17'00"

reconstruction of J. Tenney's Arbor Vitae for sine tones

a programming endeavor —13'00"

an academic experiment

..d'une fenêtre au-dessus

an aside with the rain — 2,30"

2021

36 forms (1024)

for organ (3 organists) —12'00"

untitled collaboration w/ tony guarino

for small sized percussions & field recording — 20'00"

for electric guitar & computer —12'00"

a radio podcast with diverse pieces & personal recordings — 60'00"

for inis:eto series — 45'00"

2020

harbor vite, haye

fixed media (stereo) — 11'00"

for clarinet & computer — 7'00"

2019

untitled something for two organs

for two programmable organs — 5'00"

once racing ceased, essentially the old 166 renumbered

fixed media (8 channels) — 8'00"

a cage through which to listen

fixed media & text — 6'00"

fixed media & text — 6'00"

a solo upper-body dance piece, ± 10'00"

1998

already back then