Suite from Carbon Song Cycle: Movement III. Biosphere

Pamela Z
Piece Duration: 03:52

About this Piece

(Starts at 8:56)

Program Note: "'Carbon Song Cycle' is a work for chamber ensemble by composer Pamela Z and video artist Christina McPhee. The piece is in 10 movements, scored for voice with live processing, bassoon, viola, cello, and percussion. 

Pamela Z used samples of the voices of Christina McPhee (movement iii) and Dr. Richard Zare (movements iv and ix) in the music. Carbon Song Cycle was made possible in part by grants from the MAP Fund and New Music USA." - Pamela Z

Notable Passages

Time Stamp: 8:56 — 9:45
Description:

In order to recreate various animal sounds, the ensemble performs high vocal glissandos, bowed cymbal, bowed bass tuning pegs, and more! What animals can you hear in this section?


Keywords: Avant-Garde / Experimental , Extended Technique - Composition Technique , Extended Technique - Expressive Elements