New music exhibits novelty in its situation, presentation, compositional process, performance practice, or outcome. In some pieces, that novelty is dependent on or derived from the use of technology.
A work for piano and electronics, written by Brian Kane for pianist Sebastian Berweck. The electronics are based on a recording of shovelling mud, and processed in two ways: 1) a special, homemade MAX/MSP patch; 2) in SuperCollider, running a set of classes that read MEAPSoft data--as if you cared!
An electronic work based on Beethoven's Melodram for Glass Harmonica and Reciter. The piece uses a wide variety of electronic music techniques to create an unusual musical narrative. The piece was realized by Brian Kane while a graduate student in composition at Berkeley, using MAX/MSP, Audio Sculpt, Open Music and ProTools
