Full Spectrum
This early recording of Australian computer music includes Barry Conyngham's realisation of Percy Grainger's Free Music 1 and 2, as well as pieces by Tristram Cary, Warren Burt and Darius Clynes.
Tristram Cary composer
Warren Burt composer
Darius Clynes composer
Percy Grainger composer
This fascinating record is a demonstration of the spectrum of musical sound generated or controlled by digital devices comes from the early days of computer music in the 1970s. It begins with the work of Australian-born pianist and composer Percy Grainger, 'Free Music 1 & 2', composed in 1935. Grainger's visionary music of the future was beyond the ability of human performers, and was years ahead of the technological means of realisation. Barry Conyngham has helped to realise Grainger's concept of freely gliding tones taken direct from a graphic score. Other works are 'Tracks from Divertimento' by Tristram Cary, 'Study for Symphony: August 9th' by Warren Burt, 'Through Clouds' by Barry Conyngham, and 'I am not a Computer' by Darius Clynes. A must for all those interested in contemporary music. Full notes and photos provided on the downloadable PDF.
Artist
Barry Conyngham
Born in Sydney Australia, Barry Conyngham has received numerous awards, prizes and grants for composition, including Churchill (1970), Harkness (1972-74), Australia Council (1974-5), and Senior Fulbright (1982) Fellowships. He has an ARIA, two Sounds Australian Critics Awards and two Maggs Awards.
Track Listing
- Free Music 1 and 2 Percy Grainger
- Tracks from Divertimento Tristram Cary
- Study for Symphony: August 9th Warren Burt
- Through Clouds Barry Conyngham
- I Am Not a Computer Darius Clynes
Performers
- Barry Conyngham · tracks 1 and 4
- Tristram Cary · track 2
- Warren Burt · track 3
- Darius Clynes · track 5
Composers
Warren Burt
Warren Burt has worked in academia, education, radio and as a composer, filmmaker, video artist, writer and community-arts organizer. He has written probably far too many works for instruments, electronics, voice, video, theater, prose, poetry, et cetera. His works have been performed and shown in the USA, Australia, Europe and Japan.
Percy Grainger
Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961) is one of Australia's best known composers. A brilliant arranger of folk music but also a pioneer in percussion and electronic music, Grainger's Warriors was recently heard in the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Where to listen
Full Spectrum is available for streaming through Spotify and Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Full Spectrum is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3027
- List price
- $20.00 AUD
- Release date
- 1978
- Musical work
copyright - © 1978 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 1978 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574302721
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