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Biomes

Goldman, Josh
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1393236887

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2013, DMA, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music: Composition.
"Biomes" is a 45-minute sound structure composed for electric guitar and electroacoustic soundscape. The debut performance of the work occurred on April 22, 2013 (Earth Day) within the Meyers Gallery at the University of Cincinnati. During this presentation, as well as on the debut recording of the composition, I functioned as electric guitarist and electroacoustic soundscape composer / performer. The electric guitar presents 6 songs during the electroacoustic soundscape. The melodic / harmonic material utilized within each song is primarily "fixed". The rhythmic / pulse material utilized within each song is primarily "fluid". The electroacoustic soundscape is comprised of 7 shifting biome soundscapes. The following biomes are represented: urban, desert, tropical forest, grassland, temperate forest, tundra, and aquatic (freshwater / marine). The complete soundscape incorporates 104 audio files (many of these audio files were accessed via the Macaulay Library at Cornell University). 52 of these audio files have been electronically processed in some fashion often utilizing MacPOD (developed by Chris Rolfe and Damian Keller). The remaining elements of the soundscape were constructed utilizing Logic Pro 9 (developed by Apple Incorporated). My initial creative intention was to compose music that I needed to hear (and hopefully music that needs to be heard). This creative intention has been realized through the completion of "Biomes". I have been intensely involved with music for over 27 years - sacrificing many other aspects of my life in order to pursue what I am deeply passionate about and to live fully as an artist. This extensive experience as an artist has informed my conclusion that "Biomes" is possibly the best work I have ever completed. The only way to understand my composition "Biomes" is to literally experience my composition "Biomes" (similarly, the only way to understand the taste of an apple is to literally experience the taste of an apple). There is no other way to achieve this quality of experience. For the person who desires this quality of experience, the following URL will allow you to download a WAV audio file of "Biomes": http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1393236887 While experiencing "Biomes", please listen as follows: • in the morning (before any type of "professional" day has begun) or at night (after any type of "professional" day has ended). • in a silent, activity-free space. • while your body is sitting or reclining in a stress-free position. • utilizing high quality headphones / a minimum of 2 stereophonic loudspeakers. • from beginning to end without intermission. Thank you for listening.
Mara Helmuth, D.M.A. (Committee Chair)
Mike Fiday, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Joel Hoffman, D.M.A. (Committee Member)
5 p.
Music
acousmatic; electric guitar; electroacoustic; field recording; improvisation; soundscape

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  • Goldman, J. (2013). Biomes [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1393236887

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Goldman, Josh. Biomes. 2013. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1393236887.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Goldman, Josh. "Biomes." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1393236887

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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