'Three works for classical instruments and oscillators (1982-85). Alvin Lucier explains the process: "The three works on this compact disk explore interference phenomena between sound waves. When two or more closely tuned tones are sounded, their oscillations periodically coincide to produce audible beats of sound. The speed of the beating depends upon the distances between the pitches of the sounds. The further apart, the faster the beating; at unison, no beating occurs. Furthermore, under certain conditions, the beats may be heard to spin around the room....."'
Tracklist
1 In Memoriam Jon Higgins - For Clarinet In A And Slow-Sweep Pure Wave Oscillator 19:00
Clarinet - Thomas Ridenour
2 Septet For Three Winds, Four Strings And Pure Wave Oscillator 19:28
Bassoon - Gary BennettCello - Julie Ribchinsky
Clarinet - Thomas Ridenour
Double Bass - Roy Wiseman
Ensemble - The New World Consort Of Wesleyan University
Flute [Alto] - Peter Standaart
Viola - Sharon Dennison
Violin - Perry Elliot
3 Crossings - For Small Orchestra With Slow-Sweep Pure Wave Oscillator 16:00
Bassoon - Tim WardCello - Chris Finkel
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet - Thomas Ridenour
Double Bass - Roy Wiseman
Flute, Piccolo Flute - Robert Dick
French Horn - William Purvis
Oboe, English Horn - Claudia CoonceTechnician [Oscillator Designed & Built By] - Bob Bielecki
Trumpet - Philip Rucktenwald
Tuba - Andrew Seligson
Viola - Veronica Salas
Violin - Shem Giubbory
Credits
Composed By - Alvin Lucier
Design - By Design
Edited By, Mastered By - Allan Tucker
Photography By [Cover Photo] - Jack Mitchell
Track 1 composed 1984, track 2 composed 1985, track 3 composed 1982-84.
Digital editing and mastering at Tucker, Foothill Productions, NYC.
