Harmonic Series 2 (2004)

Headz (Tokyo, Japan), Headz 24 (CD, 2004)

 

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Track List: 
1 Harmonic Series 2 42' 18"  

 

Since i have always been involved with the inner structures of sound, working with the harmonic series comes as a natural move, since harmonics are well known to guitarists. Thus, inspired by Fourier's theory, i chose to work with the most basic element of sound synthesis, the sinewave.
Harmonic Series is my first project using the computer as a musical instrument. Using with the computer is a development of my work with analog modular systems and it's part of an ongoing process, of changing my whole approach to both composition and performance. While doing so, i also take the opportunity to distance myself from some common approaches to computer music performance and production.

Rafael Toral
Lisboa, November 2003