Writing

Article for premiere of Daniel Ross’ Maderna Remix for Classical Remix Algorithmic composition is an elusive practice to define. Far from being a neatly pigeonholed genre or style, algorithmic refers to the employment of some sort of process or function, which in this case results in sound. A numerical recipe for music. The processes can… Read more: pair_of_ears

Article: Breaking Boundaries of Role and Hierarchy in Collaborative Music-Making Published in March 2017 in a Contemporary Music Review special issue “Collaboration in Contemporary Music” Abstract: This paper explores the collaborative relationship between Jess Aslan and Emma Lloyd in the context of two projects: a set of three pieces for violin and computer and an electro-instrumental… Read more: breaking_boundaries

“A PRACTICAL EXAMINATION OF COMPUTER PRESENCE IN ELECTRO-INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC” Completed in July 2017, viva assessed by Prof Peter Nelson and Prof Simon Emmerson. Thesis can be found to be downloaded here Abstract: This thesis explores the following questions: What is the influence of algorithmic software on the composition process? How can spectromorphologies be manipulated in search of coherent and… Read more: phd_thesis

Paper presented at CIM conference, 2014. Abstract: At the core of this paper is the notion of hardware as compositional material and sound engineer as performer, specifically in the practice of electro-instrumental (mixed) performance. The key issues that I aim to examine are the practical matters surrounding the performance of mixed music, which information is best communicated prior to performance… Read more: from_input_to_output

Degrees of Interpretation in Computer Aided Algorithmic Composition Paper presented at International Computer Music Conference, Athens 2014. Abstract: In 2012 Michael Edwards introduced his open-source com- position system, Slippery Chicken (sc). Since then I have been working with the software, experimenting with the possibilities and limits of its output and identifying its con- stants and… Read more: degrees_of_interpretation

Research project based at STEIM, Amsterdam Abstract: In 2011 I was very lucky to receive an award from the WCMT to pursue research surrounding electronic music instruments to support workshops for individuals with additional needs. I carried out this research at STEIM, Amsterdam and brought back new instruments and workshops based around electronic music making. Following… Read more: digital_interfaces_for_music