Barrett, Richard (b. 1959)

[Richard Barrett]

Something new: I mentioned in another thread my recent recording for Latvian Classical Radio, and now it's online for those wishing to hear it.

https://klasika.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/tada-muzika/jaunas-sarezgitibas-komponista-ricarda-bareta-darba-radio-pirmat.a134828/

My bit starts at 4:23 for those whose Latvian isn't up to scratch. A brief explanation might be in order: it's an unedited performance (in my studio) of a solo composition entitled hylozoon whose sound materials were mostly created using the Arturia emulation of the EMS Synthi A synthesizer, together with some clarinet sounds. The neologistical title comes from "hylozoism" which denotes the belief that all matter is in some sense alive, which seemed an appropriate kind of idea to associate with making expressive music with electronic and digital machines.

[Joseph K]

Something new: I mentioned in another thread my recent recording for Latvian Classical Radio, and now it's online for those wishing to hear it.

https://klasika.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/tada-muzika/jaunas-sarezgitibas-komponista-ricarda-bareta-darba-radio-pirmat.a134828/

My bit starts at 4:23 for those whose Latvian isn't up to scratch. A brief explanation might be in order: it's an unedited performance (in my studio) of a solo composition entitled hylozoon whose sound materials were mostly created using the Arturia emulation of the EMS Synthi A synthesizer, together with some clarinet sounds. The neologistical title comes from "hylozoism" which denotes the belief that all matter is in some sense alive, which seemed an appropriate kind of idea to associate with making expressive music with electronic and digital machines.

Very nice.

The DJ should have waited just a moment before talking, once it had finished...

[Serial_Apologist]

Something new: I mentioned in another thread my recent recording for Latvian Classical Radio, and now it's online for those wishing to hear it.

https://klasika.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/tada-muzika/jaunas-sarezgitibas-komponista-ricarda-bareta-darba-radio-pirmat.a134828/

My bit starts at 4:23 for those whose Latvian isn't up to scratch. A brief explanation might be in order: it's an unedited performance (in my studio) of a solo composition entitled hylozoon whose sound materials were mostly created using the Arturia emulation of the EMS Synthi A synthesizer, together with some clarinet sounds. The neologistical title comes from "hylozoism" which denotes the belief that all matter is in some sense alive, which seemed an appropriate kind of idea to associate with making expressive music with electronic and digital machines.

Thanks very much for posting this, Richard. My father would, in all his "wisdom", have disagreed with your belief, while at the same time adding that "Of course, I never studied organic chemistry for my Ph.D, so what would I know??"

[Serial_Apologist]

The DJ

[Richard Barrett]

My father would, in all his "wisdom", have disagreed with your belief

NB: not my belief, just a belief!

[teamsaint]

Talking of DJs ...I miss the old radio one jingles.

“ Latvian Classical Radio .......the sound of happy motoring” would work nicely .

Anyway, thanks Richard, i’ll give that a listen later. Interested in the idea of all matter being in some sense “alive”, which is quite common currency in some circles I believe.

[Richard Barrett]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOETT51zLA

Another online concert of music for harp and electronics by Milana and me, this time with visuals by Incredible Bob!

[Joseph K]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOETT51zLA

Another online concert of music for harp and electronics by Milana and me, this time with visuals by Incredible Bob!

Excellent music and visuals!

[Quarky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOETT51zLA

Another online concert of music for harp and electronics by Milana and me, this time with visuals by Incredible Bob!

Totally engaging throughout.

but drum-sticks on a harp? IMHO, she hit the woodwork!

[Serial_Apologist]

Totally engaging throughout.

but drum-sticks on a harp? IMHO, she hit the woodwork!

Known in jazz as a rimshot - but you knew that!

[Bryn]

Known in jazz as a rimshot - but you knew that!

Surely, in jazz etc., a rim-shot must connect with both rim and drum-head?

[Serial_Apologist]

Surely, in jazz etc., a rim-shot must connect with both rim and drum-head?

Which would make me wrong then, given that harps do not possess drum-heads!

[Bryn]

Which would make me wrong then, given that harps do not possess drum-heads!

Connecting simultaneously with both the body of the harp and at least one string would pass, I reckon, but not just striking the 'woodwork'. That's more in the realm of The Wonderful Widow of 18 Springs. Of course, accidental rim-shots are an occupational hazard.

[Bryn]

Watching/listening again now, I am reminded of Eddie Prévost's use of Wham-O Superballs back in the late '60s. Their high level of friction when dragged across a drum head, cymbal or tam-tam was a particularly effective sound producing technique within his vast range. Indeed, he even gained some sponsorship from Wham-O as a result. These days there are many substitute for the Wham-O product available to musicians.

[Richard Barrett]

there are many substitutes for the Wham-O product available to musicians.

The "superball mallet" is a staple item in the collection of any percussionist involved in contemporary music. I didn't know that Edwin was the pioneer in this regard, although I'm not surprised given his interest in making percussion instruments not sound percussive. When applied to harp (or piano) strings they do tend to wear down rather quickly so a supply of spares needs always to be on hand.

No harps were harmed in the making of this motion picture.