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also apply (2005)

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Inspired by the motion of waves and patter of rain. Music for the final movement of events.

being directly (2004)

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An exploration of pulsating rain droplets developed for real-time performance. Music for movement 2 of events.

must contain (2003)

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An exploration of synthesized timbres developed for real-time performance. Performed at the SCI 2003 Region IV conference. Music for movement 1 of events.

rather than (2002)

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A further exploration of granular textures developed for real-time performance.

without ever (2002)

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A sampled cymbal crash and a few oscillators provide all the source materials for this piece. It continues my recent efforts to build pieces out of minimal sound sources.

invisible (2001)

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This piece was inspired by the prologue of Ralph Ellison's novel, Invisible Man. Using granular synthesis, it explores the timbre of a single note sounded by a trumpet.

quite different (2001)

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A further exploration of the processing ideas in 'no longer' with different samples and some improvements/tweaks to the patch.

no longer (2001)

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This is an improvised max/msp piece. The patch uses a variable-speed sample playback to feed bandpass filters which are then amplitude modulated.

broken (2001)

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This was largely improvised using two max/msp patches. The first generates midi notes algorithmicly and the second uses granular synthesis.

automatic pentatonic (1997)

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This is a recording of an algorithmic piece I worte in Max. The patch is driving several synth modules, playing notes based on the pentatonic scale.

>> performances

Collective Sites (music selections)
Mobile Performance Group

Music director, programmer, performer. 9 November 2006. Columns Hotel (New Orleans, LA). Part of the late night concerts for the International Computer Music Conference hosted by Tulane University.

Collective Sites
Mobile Performance Group

Music director, programmer, performer. 16 September 2006. Barcade (Brooklyn, NY). Part of the Conflux Festival.

Parking Spaces
Mobile Performance Group

Music director, programmer, performer. 7-13 August 2006. Various downtown locations (San Jose, CA). Part of the International Symposium of Electronic Art.

Parking Spaces
Mobile Performance Group

Music director, programmer, performer. 6 April 2006. University of Florida Center for the Performing Arts (Gainesville, FL). Part of the 15th annual Florida Electroacoustic Music Festival.

events
Matt Roberts and Nathan Wolek

Composer, performer. 23 February 2006. Nomad World Pub (Minneapolis, MN). Part of the Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Art.

Parking Spaces
Mobile Performance Group

Audio team leader, programmer, performer. 21 October 2005. Tampa Union Station (Tampa, FL). Part of the Post Industrial Carnival.

Life and Lava
UH Contemporary Music Ensemble

Director, performer. 22 November 2004. Orvis Auditorium (Honolulu, HI).

events
Matt Roberts and Nathan Wolek

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Composer, performer. 24 October 2004. Roundhouse Community Centre (Vancouver, BC). Part of the New Forms Festival, an International Festival of Media Arts.

Park 'n Ride
Mobile Performance Group

Audio team leader, programmer, performer. 15 April 2004. Downtown on Pine Street (Orlando, FL). Part of the Third Thursday monthly art happenings.

Park 'n Ride (concert remix)
NMCP with members of Mobile Performance Group

Director, performer. 28 March 2004. Elizabeth Hall Auditorium at Stetson University (DeLand, FL).

events
Matt Roberts and Nathan Wolek

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Composer, performer. 19 & 20 March 2004. HCC Ybor Performing Arts Theater (Tampa, FL). Part of the Ybor Festival of the Moving Image.

Park 'n Ride
Mobile Performance Group

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Audio team leader, programmer, performer. 18 March 2004. Centro Ybor Plaza in Ybor City (Tampa, FL). Part of the Ybor Festival of the Moving Image.

need not
NMCP with special guest Matt Roberts

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Director, programmer, performer. 4 December 2003. Advanced Digital Music Lab at Stetson University (DeLand, FL). Part of the FMAN digital arts showcase series.