The Different Computer of Laurie Spiegel, 2 of 2

Digital Audio

Event Type

Interview and Music

Origin

WBAI

Identifier

AM.1979.05.18.c2.B

Program Length

89 min

Part

2 of 2

Dates

1979-05-18 | broadcast
| 1977-08-16 | created

Description

Computer music pioneer Laurie Spiegel discusses her compositional tools and processes with host Jude Quintieré in a program recorded in 1979. Having then recently completed a number of works using the GROOVE system at Bell Labs, Spiegel describes the flexibility of her programs, and her approach to sequencing and real-time manipulation of synthesized sounds. The composer further elaborates on the evolution of her personal interests, especially in regard to her use of specific pitch and rhythmic materials drawn from her experience as a banjo and lute player. Compositions heard in their entirety include “Patchwork”, “Waves”, “The Orient Express” and “Expanding Universe”.

Genres

Electro-Acoustic / Electronic

Musical Selections

The Expanding Universe (1974-76) / Laurie Spiegel

Subjects

Electro-acoustic
Electronic music
Computer music
Computer composition
Composition (Music)
Computer programs

Related places

New York (N.Y.) (was recorded at)
Berkeley (Calif.) (was broadcast at)

Related Entities

GROOVE Hybrid System
Spiegel, Laurie, 1945-
Quintieré, Jude, 1939-
Fiore, Onadina