Program Notes:
The nn~ object in Max/MSP uses a machine learning algorithm to recreate sound from samples given to it in a data set. When I approached Robin Meiksins about the idea for this piece, she suggested using the audio from her many flute lectures and improvisations on KZitem as the data to train the AI algorithm. Much of the electronic sound of Extension comes from that algorithm, which breaks down Robin’s sound and reassembles it from many samples of her own playing. The piece begins by imitating the performer, striving to recreate the live sound. It inevitably fails, distorting and breaking down. At some point, the roles reverse, and the distinction between creator and imitation becomes less clear.
Performer:
Robin Meiksins, flute
Негізгі бет Extension, for solo flute, live electronics, and AI
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