the curve is exponential
(2017) for carillon and tape
commissioned by University of Chicago Carilloneur Joey Brink
for the 75th anniversary of the 1st human-controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction
dedicated with much appreciation to Joey Brink
the curve is exponential is written in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the first human-controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. The structure of the piece roughly follows the events in the days surrounding the experiment at the University of Chicago in 1942. The audio recording that accompanies the carillon projects sonic gestures, soundscapes, and noises onto the surrounding area creating, along with the carillon, a network of sonic agents and motives. The final section of the work reflects on the scientists’ consideration of the gravity of their discovery–now only how it would affect the war, but how it would affect all of humankind for the rest of time.
full score
commissioned by University of Chicago Carilloneur Joey Brink
for the 75th anniversary of the 1st human-controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction
dedicated with much appreciation to Joey Brink
the curve is exponential is written in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the first human-controlled self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. The structure of the piece roughly follows the events in the days surrounding the experiment at the University of Chicago in 1942. The audio recording that accompanies the carillon projects sonic gestures, soundscapes, and noises onto the surrounding area creating, along with the carillon, a network of sonic agents and motives. The final section of the work reflects on the scientists’ consideration of the gravity of their discovery–now only how it would affect the war, but how it would affect all of humankind for the rest of time.
full score