Dobrian: Artful Devices

On this CD:

1. Entropy, for piano & computers
Composed by Christopher Dobrian


2. Unnatural Selection, for piano & computers
Composed by Christopher Dobrian
Performed by Christopher Dobrian

3. Line / Phase Minutiae, for programmed piano
Composed by Christopher Dobrian


4. Unnatural Selection, improvisation for piano & computer
Composed by Christopher Dobrian


5. Degueudoudeloupe, for programmed piano
Composed by Christopher Dobrian


6. There's Just One Thing You Need to Know, for piano & programmed synthesizer
Composed by Christopher Dobrian


Dobrian: Artful Devices, Music, Christopher Dobrian, Christopher Dobrian, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Electronic & Computer, Electronic/Avant-Garde/Minimalist Music
Artful Devices
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    		Artful Devices

    Manufacturer: EMF Media
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    ComputerComputer | Electronic | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0000560KX
    Release Date: 2000-04-26

    Tracks:

    1. Entrophy
    2. Unnatural Selection
    3. Line/Phase Minutiae
    4. Unnatural Selection w/Daniel Koppelman on piano
    5. There's Just One Thing You Need to Know w/Daniel Koppelman on piano

    Product Description

    Music by Christopher Dobrian for piano, often a Yamaha Disklavier, in which most of the composition and performance is done by computer programs, sometimes with help by Daniel Koppelman, pianist. As Dobrian writes, "The intention is not for the programs to emulate traditional musical behavior, but rather to explore new musical possibilities implicit in certain paradigms of computation or computer decision-making." The compositions are 'Entropy', 'Unnatural Selection', 'Line/Phase Minutiae', 'Degueudoudeloupe', and 'There's Just One Thing You Need to Know'. Each composition is based on a different algorithm. And the results are often fascinating because the algorithms clearly have thought of things that humans would not have thought of. The results are also impressive in that Dobrian has extended the piano to the limits of what the instrument itself can play. If you're interested in experimental approaches to music, this CD is a must!

    Music Track:

    1. Dvorák: Symphony No. 9; Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini
    2. Elgar and Dvorák: Cello Concertos
    3. Englund: The Great Wall of China, Symphonies 4 & 5
    4. Für Elise: Piano Favourites
    5. Familiar Melodies
    6. Fernando Germani Plays Bach
    7. Festliche Tafelmusik [Box set]
    8. Georgian Lyric Songs
    9. Ghedini: Sacred Music
    10. Gourmet Music Deluxe: Spanish Cuisine [Import]

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