related works
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Orchestra with multimedia; Wind ensemble (13 or more players)
Scoring:
2231 2sax 2231 perc 2pf tape
A Journey of Giraffes : for chamber orchestra / Michael Fine
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2fl 2ob 2cl fg 2h tpt trb timp cym 2vn vla vc db
Serenade for Gustav & Arnold : for ensemble / Maarten van Norden
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl ob cl fg h perc pf 2vl vla vc cb
Attach : for ensemble and soundtrack, 1999 / Michel van der Aa
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
ob cl cl-b fg trp perc 2vl vla vc cb tape
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