85 (2021)
8’30”
On April 17th, 2022 electronic musical instrument visionary Don Buchla would have turned 85. In celebration, and as an expression of gratitude, for the rich legacy of his pioneering work, 85 is a quadraphonic composition for theremin, tape-loop and Buchla format modular instruments. Here is a stereo mix of the composition.
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Composition, sound recording, production, electronics and voice: Roxanne Melissa Guerra-Lacasse
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Urane – Glacier (2019)
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Track 4, Ommatokoita.
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Completely original electronic sound design and score for Kaneto Shindo’s classic 1964 film.