related works
Patterns of Light : for percussion ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion with multimedia
Scoring:
6perc electronics
Speed-well : version for small orchestra, 1993 / revision 1995 / Frank Crijns
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2030 2121 perc pf cb
Ballonne dansen : voor 20 blazers, piano en contrabas / Ted Ponjee
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2222 3sax 2331 pf cb
Järn : 1982, revised version 1987, winds-piano-double bass / Klas Torstensson
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl(pic) 3sax h 2trp 3trb pf cb
composition
Possession : for ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Other authors:
Emmer, Huib
(Composer)
Description:
Program Note (English):
Possession is the sequel to Memory Drums, a piece I previously wrote for live electronics and the group LOOS. In Possession, the combination of live electronics and LOOS is expanded with a second ensemble: ASKO.
What does the title have to do with the music? It mainly refers to the moments in the piece where the instrumental tones are taken over (possessed) by the live electronics. This creates a situation in which there is a transition between the instrumental sound and the electronic sound that detaches itself and, after such a transition, continues to resonate, rattle on, or hammer through.
Although Possession has been used as a title before (including in the film by Żuławski), I chose it anyway because it is a strong word and describes a heightened state of alertness or awareness.
– Huib Emmer