Professor of Music Sam Pellman presented "Audiosculptures: Real Music for Imaginary Instruments," as the most recent topic in the Faculty Lecture Series on Friday, April 30, at 4:10 p.m. in the KJ Red Pit.
Pellman says: "Since the 1950s computers have been used to analyze and synthesize musical sounds. As these techniques have become more sophisticated it has become possible for composers to invent, build, and play virtual instruments. During this time computers have also been used to assist with the creative process of selecting and organizing sounds in a musical composition."
In his talk he described and demonstrated how he has used some of these techniques in the creation of works from his recent CD, Selected Planets. As part of this talk he also presented some of these works as concert videos that have resulted from his collaboration with Lauren Koss '00.
Sponsored by The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty.
