General Concepts
‘‘…we may explore the multidimensional space of sound itself, which may be moulded like a sculptural medium in any way we wish…sound composition has become a plastic art like sculpture.’’
Wishart (1994), Audible Design
In very general terms this work is concerned with the relationships between the control of sonic substance and musical effectiveness. It is the result of research into concepts, materials, form and techniques towards the development of a musical idiom that allows the use of any kind of sonic material for the creation of elegant musical experiences. In a process of discovery I have been identifying musical values to empower the expression of the hidden so it becomes manifest and communicable. I have looked at how tools and practices interact with traditions of composition and performance and tried stretching the boundaries, investigating the aesthetic implications.
