… conduct thy footsteps …
Anthony GreenPiece Duration: 12:00
About this Piece
(… conduct thy footsteps … is 20:27-32:27)
Program Note: “… conduct thy footsteps … “ (2019) – voice, clarinets, and objects. Commissioned and performed by NOISE-BRIDGE, this piece is a musical exploration of works, ideas, and philosophies of nine visual artists. The full work can be viewed here" - Castle of Our Skins
Notable Passages
Time Stamp:
22:55
— 24:14
Description:
Keywords: Avant-Garde / Experimental
Description:
The clarinetist plays into his instrument without a mouthpiece or reed, making water droplet type sounds, and the vocalist taps on her cheek to make similar sounds. The performers interact with the visual art in the gallery to create this piece, too!
Listen to this section of "... conduct thy footsteps ..." twice!
First, listen to the piece with your eyes closed.
- What might this piece be about?
- How are the performers making these sounds?
- What types of emotions are being expressed in this piece?
Keywords: Avant-Garde / Experimental
Time Stamp:
22:55
— 24:14
Description:
Keywords: Avant-Garde / Experimental
Description:
Second, open your eyes and watch the video as you listen!
- Is this how you expected the performers to be making the sounds you heard the first time?
- What are some aspects of this performance that make it Avant-Garde / Experimental?
- Why might the performers be interacting with the objects in the way that they are?
- Which way did you prefer to listen, with your eyes closed, or watching the video? Why?
Keywords: Avant-Garde / Experimental