Crossings, by Alvin Lucier

Crossings

by Alvin Lucier

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	1.	In Memoriam Jon Higgins 19:06
	2.	Septet for Three Winds 19:36
	3.	Crossings 16:00

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Three works for classical instruments and oscillators (1982-85). Alvin Lucier explains the process: "The three works on this compact disk explore interference phenomena between sound waves. When two or more closely tuned tones are sounded, their oscillations periodically coincide to produce audible beats of sound. The speed of the beating depends upon the distances between the pitches of the sounds. The further apart, the faster the beating; at unison, no beating occurs. Furthermore, under certain conditions, the beats may be heard to spin around the room....."

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released March 1, 1990

Personnel:
Alvin Lucier - electronics
Thomas Ridenour - clarinet
The New World Consort of Wesleyan University

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