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Random Partials, 1​-​16th harmonic, Version 2​.​1

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Håkon Thelin: Random Partials, 1-16th harmonic, Version 2.1 (2020)

Random Partials is a blissful mix of Alvin Lucier and John Cage. Through the following text, I provide instructions for creating works that explore the sonic differences between harmonic partials (just intonation) on the double bass and the well-tempered piano:



«Any number of partials, on any number of strings on the double bass can be used. The partials are played together with the corresponding «unison» tones on the piano, one at a time, as a sustained, slowly fading sound. Any tuning of the bass can be used, as long as the fundamental (1. partial) of each string is tuned in perfect unison with the piano. The players create a randomly selected series of partials until all the partials are used, at which point the piece ends.»

In this version, the material consists of 64 different partials on the double bass, 16 on each string, which are combined with the piano's unison harmonious tones, sometimes creating pulsating interference tones of various intensity. The partials have been randomly chosen by a computer program until all partials are used. The piece is extremely difficult to play, and it pushes limits for both the performer and listener.

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Music released by Norwegian bass player and composer Håkon Thelin /// Peninsula Audio Records - label for experimental double bass music

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