Artist description For the past few years, the Uncertain Music Corps has been exploring various routes towards musical uncertainty. A substantial part of that exploration has been published on the Uncertain Music Corps web site which focuses on music produced using Koan software from SSEYO. Koan is a rule based algorithmic composition programme designed specifically to create generative music that can be distributed easily across the Web. Generative music created in this way is fresh, each time it is played. No two “performances” are ever the same.For technical reasons, much of the work we create in the studio cannot be distributed in generative form. So, to present examples of our wider work the Uncertain Music Corps has, reluctantly, chosen to return to conventional recording for this album. However, in keeping with our philosophy, we have sought to include elements of uncertainty in most of the pieces presented here.Some pieces are re-orchestrations of what were original, Koan generated pieces, but use different sound generating equipment. On some pieces, Koan worked in the studio as a co-composer. Several pieces use systems of synthesisers, programmed to incorporate various degrees of uncertainty. Sometimes, these devices play with complete autonomy. Half of the pieces were recorded “live”, without overdubs or any other post-performance enhancements.The musical range here reflects the various personalities of the Uncertain Music Corps; from the contemplative stillness of “Twelve Harmonics” to the raw chunk of bleeding meat that is “Ritual 27”.

Music Style Ambient

Location Leeds, W. Yorkshire - United Kingdom

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