"Blending Acoustic Instruments with Electronic Beats: Matthew Sheeran's Unique Approach to Music Composition"

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Composer Matthew Sheeran discusses translating microtonal electronic music for a chamber orchestra, inspired by the work of Easley Blackwood Jr., who explored alternative tunings in his "Twelve Microtonal Etudes for Electronic Music Media." While Blackwood originally recorded the "Etudes" on a synthesizer, technological advancements now allow for their performance by a chamber orchestra, showcasing the potential of acoustic instruments in playing electronic music.
Topics:entertainment#acoustic-instruments#chamber-orchestra#electronic-music#matthew-sheeran#microtonal-music#music
Matthew Sheeran on Composing Electronic Music With Acoustic Instruments The New York Times
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