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Choking Disklavier # 11

from CAA​—​3 by Hans Tammen

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CAA-3 HANS TAMMEN(US)
Imagine the Disklavier
in the center of the stage,
the composer/ performer
somewhat distant to the side.
Several microphones
are put into position
not over the strings,
but this time
at the hammers and keys.
Remotely controlled
by the composer/performer,
the piano produces constantly
rumbled and crackled noises,
often very rhythmically,
occasionally ringing
strings are added
on top, or stopping
for a few seconds on a chord.

On a musical level
this piece explores
the sonic capabilities
of the Disklavier machines.
These instruments have
hidden sonic qualities,
and I try to explore these
the same way I do
with guitars for 20 years.
The music will develop
slowly, as there
is a lot to discover
for the listener.

On a technical level
the Disklavier is fed
too much information
at the lowest possible
volume.

At this point the hammers
do not have enough power
to bang the strings anymore,
and ideally they only vibrate
to produce
a low rumbling sound.
Occasionally the MIDI brain
even stops for a few seconds
on a chord due
to the data overload,
hence the title
“Choking Disklavier”.
tammen.org

Curated by S.Komarov & V.Dobrovolski
Lathe cut by S.Komarov
Text by H.Tammen
Cyland Media Lab 2013
cyland.ru

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from CAA​—​3, released June 29, 2013

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