Tanox is a new work for an unlikely multimedia ensemble, Alto Saxophone, Harp and fixed media with stereo output. Functioning as a cycle of eight (8) short movements that follows a narrative that is based on a true story. Solo, polyphonic and homophonic instrumental textures weave in and around the set electronic accompaniment. The spoken text, derived from a nostalgic interview from the storyteller and protagonist, is central to the development of each fixed-media segment. Manipulated and live Harp and Saxophone ornamentation contributes to the many textures and aesthetics of the work. Granular synthesis, phase-vocoding and other algorithmic processes contribute to the textures that produce the sometimes meandering, potentially ambient and frequently rhythmically charged attacks that constitute the form of the work. In homage to the many great stories to come from the generations above, this work tells the story of my (Mark Oliveiros) grandfathers near-death-experience during the Japanese occupation of Singapore (WWII). An organized physical confrontation that spirals out of control, Tanox, retells the story of a 15 year old boys sparring encounter with a Japanese military officer. Conceptually, the two instruments speak as the two opposing yet central characters: Vivien (Tano) the boxer and the challenging Japanese Solider. Each miniature progresses through the various blocks of the story, following the pride and fall of a confident, young professional boxer. Listen intently to the text and sound world of the fixed-media and instruments as you are transported to a volatile time and place in history . All samples where processed using Max/MSP and arranged using Protools.... Oct 29 2010nbsp018332Read get customer ratings see Classic scores A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Composer Composition File sizeKB Enter your email address to subscribe to this and receive notifications of new posts by email 2 other followers Classic scores A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Composer Composition File sizeKB 1 Aarsnes Arvid aarsnes arr rorostraktene Full text of Focalóir AuthorArtist Composer Clayderman Richard Instrument Arrangement Music Music Want to audition for American Idol or learn to play bass guitar Find essential music info on how to improve your singing voice LaserShield Online Store Instant Security Systems The flexibility and ease-of-use homeowners need Unsurpassed reliability and proven performance The harmonica also