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Vespers

06/03/2022Performances, Researchelectronic ensemble, performances, supercolliderjoowonpark

On March 10, 2022, EMEWS performed Alvin Lucier’s Vespers at their Winter Concert. I made a SuperCollider patch to play the piece since I do not have access to the original 1970s technology for the piece. Also, the piece’s duration was adjusted to fit the length of the concert.

The link below contains the SuperCollider file and the score. The SuperCollider turns the performer’s laptop into a sound and light generator for the piece. The performer can freely change the rate of “clicks” and the color of the lights.

https://app.box.com/s/tep9y2rb59mq7y3weicoou0t7wmynuho

Performing Vespers in a darkened room with improvised sound and color was a memorable experience for both audience and the performer. Feel free to use the Vespers patch for your ensemble’s performance. No previous experience on SuperCollider is necessary. Just follow the instruction on the score.

Page Turner’s Agony – Live at SEAMUS 2022

04/23/2022Uncategorizedcomposition, computer music, live electronic music, supercolliderjoowonpark

I performed Page Turner’s Agony at SEAMUS 2022. I customized and updated the original SuperCollider so I can perform without looking at a computer screen. The performance was archived by Deck10 Media.

Page Turner’s Agony (2021)

10/18/2021Uncategorizedperformances, supercolliderjoowonpark

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.scd Download

Octaves in BPM 120

03/22/2021Uncategorizedcomputermusic, electronic music, music, supercolliderjoowonpark

In music, a form helps us to remember. We notice patterns in a form. When we recognize patterns displayed in time, the past makes sense. I invite listeners of Octaves in BPM 120 to focus on patterns and sequences. Listen to the order and combination of elements. Melodies and harmonies are not relevant in this piece as all pitches are Gs. I hope that the order and manner I present five sounds with different characters are delightful nonetheless.

Octaves In BPM 120 Score and SuperCollider File (.zip)Download

Indescriptive (2017) for tenor saxophone and video

04/10/2017Collaborators, Compositionsindescriptive, music and video, supercollider, tenor saxophonejoowonpark

Indescriptive is for tenor saxophone and video. Headphone or a low-frequency friendly speaker is needed for the best listening experience. A video projection system and subwoofer are recommended for the performance. You won’t hear much in the first 30 seconds on phone/laptop speakers.

The piece was commissioned by Wayne State University Saxophone studio. It was premiered and recorded by Megan Parsell on 2017.

Scores and electronic part can be found in the link below. For the performance without the visuals, use Indescriptive-ElecAudio.mp3. A higher-quality audio can be provided upon request. Otherwise, use Indescriptive_ElecOnly.mp4 for the electronic accompaniment. If you feel adventurous, I can send you a SuperCollider version that will algorithmically change the electronic part at every performance. Just let me know.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kgvzwfz8v63agk5/AABLIlqWWMqhoq6eFL4y_rnGa?dl=0