Relâche Collection ➔ New Music America: 1987: Exhibitions, The Ceramic Ensemble, Pt. 2 of 2
Digital Audio
Event Type
MusicOrigin
RelàcheIdentifier
NMA.1987.10.09.S4.BProgram Length
37 minPart
2 of 2Dates
1987-10-09 | createdDescription
The 1987 New Music America Festival was held in Philadelphia during the first two weeks in October. Produced by the local ensemble Relâche, this 10 day extravaganza of adventurous musical programing featured over 20 concerts, lectures, and sound installations.THE CERAMIC ENSEMBLE PERFORMING WHAT DID YOU SAY? (Brian Ransom)
The Ceramic Ensemble includes: 5 ceramic hooters, 1 nest of hooters, 5 clay drones, ceramic bells, DX 7 synthesizers. The instruments are a set of tuned original musical instruments employing clay as the resonant surface. All music is conceived of by the artist and the instruments are created to suit both the audio and visual requirements of the pieces. What Did You Say? is a highly microtonal piece which makes the audience aware of the physical presence of sound in the performance space. Performed by Emily Phelps, Ceramic ensemble core musician, and members of Relâche.
This work was performed at the Nexus Gallery on October 9, 1987. The recording was provided to Other Minds by Joseph Franklin who directed the 1987 New Music America Festival, and Werner Strobel who digitized the original tape recordings.
Genres
Unconventional instrumentsMusical Selections
Whistle Stop (5:25) -- Lullaby (6:02) / Brian RansomPerformers
Emily Phelps, ocarinaFlossie Ierardi, ocarina, shaker, whistling water jar
Norma Tanega, drums
Brian Ransom, drums
Subjects
Ceramic sculptureMusical instruments
Microtonal music
Improvisation (Music)
Related Event
New Music America '87 (Philadelphia)Related place
Nexus Gallery (was recorded at)Related Entities
Ransom, BrianIerardi, Florence
Phelps, Emily
Tanega, Norma
New Music America (Festival)