Speed
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Program Note
Technical Details
In English
Speed (2010)
Marimba and nine delays
Minimalist in the essence of the word. Fast figures repeating with small, nearly inaudible shifts meet the frozen time of change.
Electronics
The electronics consist of nine delays which, together with the original sound, create a simple change-ringing pattern. The special technique of change-ringing developed in English church towers in the 17th century; it is the art of ringing a set of tuned bells in mathematical patterns called “changes,” thereby creating repetitions that slowly transform.
Martin Lohse 2010
In Danish
Speed (2010)
Marimba og ni delays
Minimalistisk i ordets inderste betydning. Hurtige figurer, der gentages med små, næsten uhørlige skift, mødes med en fastfrossen tid af bevægelse.
Elektronik
Elektronikken består af ni delays, der sammen med den originale lyd danner et simpelt change-ringing-mønster. Den specielle teknik change-ringing blev udviklet i de engelske kirker i det 17. århundrede og er kunsten at ringe med et sæt af stemte klokker i matematiske mønstre kaldet ”changes”. På den måde skabes gentagelser, der langsomt forandres.
Martin Lohse 2010
Electronics and Surround Setup
Nine mono delays distributed in the speakers:
| Delay | Delay time | Surround | Stereo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original sound | 0 ms | 0° | centre |
| Delay 1 | 6 sixteenth notes / 1000 ms | 324° | centre-left |
| Delay 2 | 12 sixteenth notes / 2000 ms | 288° | left |
| Delay 3 | 18 sixteenth notes / 3000 ms | 252° | left |
| Delay 4 | 24 sixteenth notes / 4000 ms | 216° | centre-left |
| Delay 5 | 29 sixteenth notes / 4833 ms | 180° | centre |
| Delay 6 | 33 sixteenth notes / 5500 ms | 144° | centre-right |
| Delay 7 | 37 sixteenth notes / 6167 ms | 108° | right |
| Delay 8 | 41 sixteenth notes / 6833 ms | 72° | right |
| Delay 9 | 45 sixteenth notes / 7500 ms | 36° | centre-right |
The level of the nine delays should be even with, or slightly lower than, the amplified original sound. To achieve the effect of fast 16th notes interlocking between the marimba and the delays, it is crucial that the tempo remains exact throughout the piece. It is therefore recommended to play with a click track or a silent metronome.
Martin Lohse 2010
Performances
First Performance
LiteraturHaus, Møllegade 7, Copenhagen, Denmark
Ars Nova - Malmo
Saturday 15 May 2010
Other Performances
Please note: This is not a complete list. It includes live performances and radio broadcasts across all versions of the work. While the archive is highly comprehensive for earlier years, recent entries show only a fraction of the 500-1.000 annual performances across the composer's complete catalog, reflecting only those events reported to and logged by the composer.
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Speed: Wired Sound
Inter Arts Center, Bergsgatan 29, Malmo, Sweden (inst.: mar, elec)
Sunday 16 May 2010
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