Pierre Boulez - Dialogue de l'ombre double (1982-85) for clarinet and electronics [2/2]

Pierre Boulez (*1925) Dialogue de l'ombre double for clarinet and electronics (1982-85) Alain Damiens, clarinet French composer Pierre Boulez wrote Dialogue de l'ombre double to celebrate Luciano Berio's sixtieth birthday in 1985. The title, which translates to Dialogue of the Double Shadow, was inspired by an excerpt from the 1924 play Le Soulier de satin by Paul Claudel. Written for live clarinet and its pre-recorded counterpart, it is an atonal tour de force of technical virtuosity and timing. The work is divided into thirteen sections beginning with "Sigle initial" and ending with "Sigle final" with alternating Strophes (live clarinet) and Transitions (pre-recorded clarinet). The "shadow" effect and interplay between the two entities is spellbinding, as the tape serves not only as a reflection of the soloist but also as a means of transformation and magnification. As in other compositions by Boulez, spatial relationships dictated by the placement of performers and audience play an integral part. The soloist is stationed in the center of the hall, surrounded by the audience. They, in turn, are placed between the clarinetist and a six-point speaker system resulting in a fascinating challenge to the listener's acoustical perspective. Because the direction of the sound of the same instrument emanates from various speakers, it is like looking at a piece of sculpture from different sides. From chaos to tranquility, one is struck by the emotional contrasts that transcend the ...

Epiphone Electronics Overhaul, Before and After Comparisons

www.planetz.com . In this video, I demonstrate the results of my Epiphone Riviera P93 electronics overhaul. I first play the original Epi setup, then swap in my new electronics, and then replace the pickups with a matched set of new Vintage Vibe Guitars P-90s. The recordings are made with a Rode NT1 large diaphragm mic, placed 4 inches away from and slightly below center of the speaker grill of my Vox VT30 amp. The new electronics include CTS 500k audio taper pots, no-load mod on the tone pot, an Orange Drop .01uF tone cap, all new shielded wire, and a new Switchraft L12A jack. So, if youre wondering what it might sound like if you change out your pots and caps in your guitar, this should be a good example. I was very careful to record the three different combinations all on the same day, with precisely the same setup (same strings, same amp settings, same mic and mic placement). I made every effort to play the same riffs with the pick in the same position over the strings, playing with the same strength. (Alas my skills are not quite exact enough, but I did my best). See my blog for more details.