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Duets for Synthesizer and __ – John C.S. Keston

One-part binaural field recordings and one-part synthesized sound, Duets… treats the ambience of urban spaces as if they were conscious participants in an improvising ensemble. Using analog synthesizers Keston alternates between performing accompaniment for these environments and allowing the ambience to accompany him.

The environmental sounds form drones and rhythmic patterns while Keston responds with fundamental waveforms. The synthesized timbres are modulated and filtered to create complex textures that blend or contrast with the ambient sound. The field recordings were largely captured with binaural microphones. While wearing circumaural headphones the listener is inserted into a 3D soundscape with the synthesized sound placed in the center of the spatial image.

 John C.S. Keston is an award-winning composer of experimental and improvised music. His music both questions and embraces technology, software development, and improvisation leading him toward unconventional compositions that convey a spirit of discovery and exploration. Keston composes and performs using graphic scores, chance, generative techniques, analog and digital synthesis, experimental sound design, signal processing, and acoustic piano. He’s performed his work internationally at conferences and festivals including ICMC, ISSTA, iDMAa, NIME, SEAMUS, Radical Futures, Moogfest, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.

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