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Notes and Comments : Remix EP

Compositions, ,

I write notes and comments in books, journals, and PDFs. Underlines and scribbles of my thoughts do not change the work, but they help me remember what I liked most about the work and the artist. The four tracks in this album are the sonic equivalent of notes and comments. I highlighted the most memorable characteristics while trying my best to preserve the intent of the original piece. The last track is not a remix, but it is my way to document a few good things about the summer of 2020.

The original tracks are

Alex Koi, Last Goodbye (2020)
alexkoi.bandcamp.com/track/last-goodbye

Michael Malis, Imperfect Intervals IX – Gently, Freely (2021)
michaelmalis.bandcamp.com/track/imperfect-intervals-ix-gently-freely

Molly Jones, Solar Wind (2020)
mollyjones.bandcamp.com/track/solar-wind

Jienan Yuan, Invisible Embrace (2021)
youtu.be/7sU4ilzXnmg

* All tracks were used with the permission of the composers/publishers. Profits made from the sale will be distributed to the remixed artists.
* Overall mix of the EP is relatively low and uncompressed for quiet listening.

credits

released February 2, 2022

Molly Jones, Alex Koi, Michael Malis, & Jienan Yuan, composers
Joo Won Park, composer & remixer

Page Turner’s Agony (2021)

Uncategorized,

A page turner, in my experience, has one of the most stressful musical roles. A single mistake could ruin the concert, but the audience does not recognize the turner’s craftsmanship when the task gets done skillfully. Performing music with a computer shares the same position. A mouse click or fader movement on stage does not get praise since anybody can do it. Yet, electronic musicians practice sequences and combinations of those simple actions to express and share something unique. I hope that this piece shows the possibility of digital virtuosity.

SuperCollider code:

PageTurner.scdDownload

Electronic Ensemble Repertoire

Compositions, Performances, , ,

Here are my compositions for electronic ensemble since 2016. They are categorized by the gears needed.

Laptops

Singaporean Crosswalk (2016)

Dubious Toppings (2019)

Sum and Difference (2021) *for remote rehearsal and performance

Four Hit Combo (2024)

Laptops or Phones

Beat Matching (2018)

CML Suite (2020)

  • Info and score
  • Need: 3 or more computer, tablet, or phone. Amplification strongly recommended

Laptops and Acoustic Instruments

Nested Duets (2022)

Laptops With Controllers

PS Quartet No.1 (2017)

PS Quartet No. 2 (2019)

Electronic Instruments

On Off Fade (2019)

Seven Bird Watchers (2019)

Aphasia (2009) by Mark Applebaum – performed by Joo Won Park

Influences, Performances, Research, , ,

I got obsessed with Mark Applebaum’s Aphasia (2009) in the past two months. I perform my own music and often improvise, so studying and learning another composer’s piece with a score was challenging. But Applebaum is one of my electroacoustic heroes, and I have wanted to try Aphasia for a decade. After about two months of practice, I think I learned enough to enjoy performing it. Thank you for watching!