Richard Barrett: CONSTRUCTION - world premiere performance
Sound and Music supported the world premiere of Richard Barrett's epic, two-hour work CONSTRUCTION at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival on 19 November 2011. We also produced this 20-minute film documenting the performance, with commentary from the composer.
CONSTRUCTION is a momentous piece, based on the confrontation between ‘utopian' societies, in their envisioned perfection, and real ones with their histories of division, upheaval and destruction.
CONSTRUCTION was performed by:
ELISION
Eugene Ughetti, conductor
Deborah Kayser, voice
Ute Wassermann, voice
Carl Rosman, voice
The event was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
CONSTRUCTION was produced by hcmf// and supported by Sound and Music and ELISION with the friendly support of Ernst von Siemens music foundation; also supported by British Council. CONSTRUCTION was commissioned by the Liverpool City Council for the 2008 European Capital of Culture Programme. Research and creative development for CONSTRUCTION has also been assisted through the SIAL Sound Studios of the School of Architecture and Design, RMIT University, Melbourne with funds from the Australian Research Council.
time being – Harold Budd / The Necks
An historic double-bill UK tour featuring Harold Budd and The Necks - two pioneers of mesmerising music, exploratory improvisation, groove, texture and acoustics.
The tour featured specially commissioned visuals by artist Russell Mills.
Filmed at Howard Assembly Room, Opera North, Leeds on Friday 25 November 2011 by Kaptur films.
www.kaptur.co.uk
Presented by Sound and Music, Co-produced by gogobetween and Tusk Music, In association with No Nation.
Richard Barrett: CONSTRUCTION - promo video
Composer Richard Barrett talks ahead of the world premiere of his two-hour cycle, CONSTRUCTION.
To view a 20-minute film documenting the world premiere performance, see http://vimeo.com/35322232
Sound of Fear - John Carpenter talks with Simon Reynolds (Part 1)
Simon Reynolds talks with the Horror Master himself, John Carpenter, about his groundbreaking soundtracks and the music that inspired them.
Carpenter's music for horror classics such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980) were startlingly effective in their simplicity, and brought a new sonic palette to film scoring with their focus on synthesizers. The Carpenter sound has recently been revived by a wave of underground artists inspired by its otherworldly menace.
This interview was made for SaM's Sound of Fear event at the Southbank Centre in September 2011, as part of the Vision Sound and Music Festival.
www.visionsoundmusic.com
Sound of Fear - John Carpenter Talks with Simon Reynolds (Part 2)
Simon Reynolds talks with the Horror Master himself, John Carpenter, about his groundbreaking soundtracks and the music that inspired them.
Carpenter's music for horror classics such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980) were startlingly effective in their simplicity, and brought a new sonic palette to film scoring with their focus on synthesizers. The Carpenter sound has recently been revived by a wave of underground artists inspired by its otherworldly menace.
This interview was made for SaM's Sound of Fear event at the Southbank Centre in September 2011, as part of the Vision Sound and Music Festival.
visionsoundmusic.com
The Cathedral
Jordan Stockdale composed the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school.
The Call
Rosie Clements composed the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school.
Robotic Jazzio
Thomas Ridout composed the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school.
Tuning the Instruments
Talia Morey composed the music and sound for this film clip whilst on the 2011 Sound and Music summer school.
Through the Window
Oliver Gudgeon composed the music and sound for this film clip whilst at the 2011 Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Nuit Blanche
David Lowndes composed the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Women of Japan
Izzy Spint composed the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Silent Hill
Lillie Harris composed the music and sound for this film clip whilst at the 2011 Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Vampire Love
Emily Chase created the music and sound for this film clip during the 2011 Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Day as a Mime
Sam Mabley composed the music and sound for this film clip whilst at the Sound and Music summer school for young composers.
Invitation to Sound and Music Consultation
Sound and Music summer school for young composers 2011
