Yati Durant, Christian Svalesen and Jack Weir w/Mclaren 13.05.2015 mix 1

Abstract

Spontaneous composition for screen with McLaren (Experimental footage). First attempt with inclusive guitar (+effects). The film was selected at random without prior knowledge of its content, short discussion about interaction and reactivity beforehand. Improvisation process followed Method 3: “Go ahead and play from the beginning with the film, without any cue sheet or background. Play and talk about the outcome.” (Durant, Yati. 2015. Dramatic Comprehensibility in Improvised Music to Film. [Paper]. IMHSD Conference, Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex) Setup included Laptop running Ableton Live, Korg Kaoss pad and Kaosillator through ZVex, Korg MS-20 and SQ1, Apple iPad running Samplr, Elektron Machinedrum and two trumpets (through effects), guitar with various effects pedals.