〇✕△☐

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Recording of Takehito Shimazu's 〇✕△☐. For this composition, the composer produced a special computer program written in C and Assembler computer languages. The purpose of this program was to create sequential data as a means of reflecting, defining, and executing the form of the piece. The composer chose to include a randomizing element in this program in order to more closely simulate human performance of the material performed by the computer element. In terms of form, this piece consists of 5 parts, but these parts are intended to be less than distinct in their separation from each other. The 5 … continued below

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Shimazu, Takehito, 1949- 1994.

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This audio recording is part of the collection entitled: Mnemothèque Internationale des Arts Electroacoustiques and was provided by the UNT Music Library to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. More information about this recording can be viewed below.

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  • Main Title: 〇✕△☐
  • Alternate Title: Circle x triangle square
  • Series Title: MISAME

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Recording of Takehito Shimazu's 〇✕△☐. For this composition, the composer produced a special computer program written in C and Assembler computer languages. The purpose of this program was to create sequential data as a means of reflecting, defining, and executing the form of the piece. The composer chose to include a randomizing element in this program in order to more closely simulate human performance of the material performed by the computer element. In terms of form, this piece consists of 5 parts, but these parts are intended to be less than distinct in their separation from each other. The 5 parts are meant to reflect the four shapes indicated in the title of the piece (〇✕△☐, or Circle x triangle square) and a final unification of these shapes. Each of the four shapes found in the title has a part of the composition dedicated to it; the fifth and last part of the composition unites these 4 figures. Performance of this piece features a computer accompaniment paired with a live performer. This pairing allows for a conversation between a moderately inflexible computer accompaniment and a live performer's comprehensive grasp of emotion and timing in musical performance. As a result of this pairing, particular emphasis is placed by the composer on the necessity of synchronization between performer and computer accompaniment. Additional emphasized performance requirements include specific roles and placements for speakers. 4 (four) speakers are to be used, with 2 (two) of these speakers listed by the composer as "normal" in that their role is related to typical production of sound (in this case, sound such as that produced by the synth used in this composition); the remaining 2 (two) are listed as having purposes related to indirect sounds, and to the consideration of the reflection of sounds. Visual gestures are specifically noted by the composer as significant and critical aspects of 〇✕△☐, to the point that any material obstructing the view of the performer - up to and including typical performance equipment, such as microphone stands - must be removed from the stage for a successful performance of this piece. The name "〇✕△☐" is noted as having no specific pronunciation marked; the composer's notes include a statement that "You may read or pronounce the title at will."

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1 sound recording (13 min., 29 sec.)

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From the beginning to 6 sec. into the piece, the recording is silent. This composition utilizes a great deal of silence as intentional space in between sparse sounds. From 13 min., 19 sec., to end of recording is silent. For the purposes of making this piece searchable, an alternate title of "Circle x triangle square" has been provided.

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Mnemothèque Internationale des Arts Electroacoustiques

Sound recordings of electroacoustic music from the archive of the International de musique électroacoustique de Bourges (IMEB). The works were created in the IMEB studios or submitted by participants of the Festival Synthèse or the Bourges Electroacoustic Music Competition. Access is restricted to the UNT community.

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  • 1994

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  • Nov. 8, 2022, 3:51 p.m.

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  • May 22, 2023, 8:40 a.m.

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Shimazu, Takehito, 1949-. 〇✕△☐, audio recording, 1994; Bourges, France. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2016675/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Music Library.

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