Natasha Barrett

- Deconstructing Dowland 

for guitar and MaxMSP

Natasha Barrett (1972) is an accomplished composer whose focus on new technologies and experimental approaches has resulted in a wide variety of works: electroacoustic, acousmatic, traditional compositions, installations and interactive works.  

Deconstructing Dowland (2008-2009) for guitar and interactive live electronics is a challenging work that maintains unusual and expressive sound textures while maintaining a meditative and calm mood. The starting point of the composition are the three Galliards from the "First Book of Songs" 1597. The composer describes the process of deconstruction as follows:

"Deconstruction can be a process of dismantling to create something new; a transgression, a disruption, a shifting of meaning from the inside out. "

Deconstructing Dowland was commissioned by Stefan Ostersjo with funding from the Norwegian Fund for lyd og bilde. Technical requirements are a Mac, MaxMSP, microphones and a multi-channel audio interface and speaker system. The guitar is prepared with plasticine balls for a short part at the beginning.

www.natashabarrett.org/

www.natashabarrett.org/Decon_dow.html

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXQO1s0is30