related works
Singing the pictures : for 10 instrumentalists, 1981 / Huib Emmer
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
2panfl 2sax-a 2perc 2g-b 2pf
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2mar 2vibr g-r pf.cel str
Weer Om Stuit : for ensemble / Guus Janssen
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl ob cl mand g hp pf perc vln 2vla vc db
Opus 6 met 180 klankvoorwerpen : voor ensemble / Karel Goeyvaerts
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
picc ob cl cl-b h tpt xyl cel pf hp gtr vn vla vc db
composition
Possession : for ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Author(s):
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