Electroacoustic Composition

Electroacoustic composition is an avant-garde genre that merges the experimental manipulation of electronically produced sounds with acoustic instruments and natural sound sources, often creating immersive and abstract soundscapes. Pioneered by artists like Pierre Schaeffer and his concept of musique concrète, it involves techniques such as live electronic processing, tape manipulation, and the use of synthesized tones, challenging traditional notions of harmony, rhythm, and melody. This genre transcends boundaries by integrating noise, speech, and environmental sounds, treated with effects like reverb, delay, and distortion, emphasizing timbre and texture over conventional musical structures. Electroacoustic compositions can range from ambient to dissonant, offering a vast canvas for sonic exploration and pushing the limits of auditory experience.

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Bernard Parmegiani

Single - Released November 1, 2024