This is a pretty cool idea IMO. Probably most of you
checked out the entries from the first competition.
The conversation on The Gas Station is generally a
waste of time including the discussion about this
event. There really isn't much reason to go there to
compete. I have included the rules for the 2nd
competition here.
Item 6. has submission and remember that the deadline
is December 8, 2002.
I think this competition really embodies the reasons,
either directly or indirectly, of why most of us are
here.
MOTM, represent!
Happy Composing!
--Shemp
Check
http://www.midiwall.com/aleatoric for details of
the previous contest and to get an idea of what's up.
1. Two categories exist: Single-brand, as per the
previous competition, in which only modules from a
single maker may be used. Accessories produced by that
same manufacturer FOR that modular may be used, such
as the Moog external S/H module with a Moog Modular,
etc. Moogerfoogers would qualify as a "modular synth".
The second category is for Frankensynths; mixed brands
and associated application of technique. Wire up all
of your modules for this one!
2. Six tracks may be used without bouncing, per the
previous competition to provide continuity for the
pieces.
3. No outboard effects or plug-ins may be used other
than reverb, echo and mild equalization.
4. The composition must not exceed 7 minutes.
5. Compositions would be due on Dec. 8 and would be
judged by the citizens of Sonicstate on Composition
(if the piece is obviously edited/arranged), Sonic
Variety, Recording Quality, and Aleatoric Content (if
it appears to be more "free-running" and less edited).
6. Pieces may be submitted to Mark Pulver at
mark@... or on CD via snail post. Mark will
mp3 them if need be.
7. Take notes on what you used and on how you created
certain sounds. Discussion is fun :-)
8. Don't discuss your intention or your piece as this
is a "guessing" competition.
Aleatoric means "chance". A purely aleatoric piece is
as a recent post to AH described, with a blank piece
of notation paper on an overhead projector, and the
insects attracted to it became notes which the
performers then had to play as the insects moved
around. "Bugs". :-)
Your piece does not have to be purely chance, but
self-running patches are of special interest. Melodies
and keyboarding are not aleatoric. Assembly of the
recorded self-running patches into an interesting
piece IS aleatoric and acceptable for this contest.
Think "Subotnick".
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