[pX]

p(X)

Program Note

The composition p(X) for eight loudspeakers is my first multichannel work. The piece sets off with strepitous voices, but gradually grows more mellow with deep bell-like sustained tones. The plan was to make a two-channel piece, but finally there were eight streams of sound that can be best heard - like independent musical instruments - from separate loudspeakers, because the spectra are rich. Therefore, instead of spatial movement, the experience of the sonorities and timbres of the music is more important. The computer music work p(X) is written with C++ and MAL-d synthesis software.

Technical specification
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Format: 8 channel (octophonic) Tape
Even though the work is a multichannel piece, there are no special sound trajectories or loudspeaker positioning expected, i.e. eight speakers somewhere in the room will do fine.

Spatial diagram for performance

For example eight speakers in a ring or two rows (left/right), no specific speaker positioning expected, i.e. eight speakers somewhere in the room will do. However the speakers are like separate musical instruments so they should not be too close to each other to better hear them separately.

Dur: 00:12:45
Year Composed: 2011
Synthesis environment - Software: MAL-d synthesis software, Hardware: compatible PC