Electronic Music
I have a vast catalogue of works involving electronics and media. My electronic works focus largely on the exploration of sound and often juxtapose elements sounds from the physical world, with extended techniques, lush harmonies, and expressive lyricism. My electronic works put forth a humanistic approach, which seeks to transform the cold affect of computer music into a warm and introspective tool for expression. Improvisation and virtuosity play an important role in my electronic language. Many of my works stem from working with fantastic improvisers, who play a large role in bringing the human experience to the foreground. Improvisation and spontaneity become the building blocks for a music that is inherently unyielding. Creating the illusion of flexibility and freedom is an important goal in many of my electronic compositions.
I have worked with jazz performers, and improvisers in creating free improvisations using live instruments and electronic media. I developed a very special relationship with virtuoso clarinetist, tarogato performer, and improviser
Esther Lamneck, and with her NYU New Music Ensemble.
In this section you will find examples of my works for instrument and electronics, instrumental improvisations with electronics, and, purely electronic tracks.
Live Instruments With Electronics
Elegy for the Victims of Gun Violence, Madeleine Shapiro, Cello
Psalm of David, David Krakauer, Clarinet, Kathy Tagg, Piano
Still Life for Oboe and Electronics, Laura Medinsky, oboe
Ariel for flute, alto flute, and electronics, Rebecca Ashe, flute,
Lisa Bost, Alto Flute
Refraction I for clarinet and electronics, Mauricio Salguero, clarinet
Instrumental Improvisations With Electronics
Enchantment Esther Lamneck, tarogato
Stray Birds NYU New Music Ensemble, Esther Lamneck, Director
Carnaval NYU New Music Ensemble, Esther Lamneck, Director
Cells NYU New Music Ensemble, Esther Lamneck, Director
Ghost Birds, NYU New Music Ensemble, Esther Lamneck, Director
Electronic Tracks
Stray Birds for video and electronics
Fruit Gathering XXVI
A Song of the Winds and Waters
A Lament from Hue
Deep Breath