> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/eacomp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/eacomp/2023-spring/2-4min-musique-concrete.md). # 2-4min musique concrete ### must be 2-4min (no less than 2min; no more than 4min) {% hint style="info" %} The order of composing listed below is based on the [**Six I's of Composing**](https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/comp/six-is-of-composing) {% endhint %} 1. **idea** = for this assignment, the process will be to record 26 sounds: each sound must begin with a different letter of the alphabet. Record sounds around campus, in your apartment, in H-E-B, in a restaurant, at the Zoo, etc. (note: future projects will allow for using sounds recorded by others and use synthesized sounds ... but this assignment is limited sounds **\*you\*** recorded after August 23) * checkout a Zoom H5 from the library today = 2. **improvise** = manipulate the sounds using Logic Pro plugins. Only use sounds you recorded, but note that you can use a sampler instrument that you put your sounds into. 3. **infrastructure** = put all your sounds in order in Logic Pro not worrying too much about transitions at this point (you will work on transitions in the next step: "inscription") * create a drafted a plan (form, concept, idea, trajectory, etc.) on paper that will help you organize your sounds into a meaningful, deliberate work of music; share the plan with the class when you complete the piece 4. **"inscription"** = fill in all transitions, orchestrate sounds by layering on more sounds (shaping the timbre), use automation to smooth out horizontal trajectory 5. **inspection** = listen to the completed project at least five times. Take note of where something sounds too long (gets boring), should last longer (because it is so great!), gets too loud or too soft, foreground sounds get covered up by background sounds, lacks frequency range interest, etc. Make changes accordingly. 6. export it all as a 2-channel lossless audio file (.AIFF, .WAV, etc.) ### Resources * [Russell Drake’s How to Make Electronic Music](https://baylor.box.com/shared/static/3xqf8igukakvop468ccnud2uwisgmy3h.pdf) * Short electroacoustic works for reference: * 3min pieces = * 1min pieces = SEAMUS Miniatures and “60x60” in this folder = * 3min monophonic works = SEAMUS Miniatures 2020 link = --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://benjohansen.gitbook.io/eacomp/2023-spring/2-4min-musique-concrete.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.