Monthly Archives: March 2019

Gobzt

Posted on March 27, 2019 by GLSmyth

For the piece Gobzt I collaborated with Stephen M. Weinstock. He sent me a short movement of a twelve tone string quartet he had written a number of years ago. I pulled the four themes out and reworked them, adding … Continue reading →

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She And Little Bear

Posted on March 11, 2019 by GLSmyth

In the Roman myth, Jupiter (the king of the gods) lusts after a young woman named Callisto, a nymph of Diana. Juno, Jupiter’s wife, discovers that Callisto has a son named Arcas, and believes it is by Jupiter. In her … Continue reading →

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Unknown Particles

Posted on March 9, 2019 by GLSmyth

Unknown Particles was written in response to Disquiet Junto Project 0375: Despite Yourself Step 1: There is only one step for this project: Make a piece of music that sounds as unlike you as you can accomplish. Just about all … Continue reading →

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Searching For Krill

Posted on March 4, 2019 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to an At Water’s Edge challenge. The challenge is, you know, scales. We challenge you to create a track using alternate tunings, unusual scales, and so on. And make it about being underwater. The … Continue reading →

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The Crossroads

Posted on March 1, 2019 by GLSmyth

This piece was written in response to Naviarhaiku269 – Before the crossroads Before the crossroads not a stir across the land a sunrise moment This is a haiku by Jeffrey Yamaguchi creates projects with words, photos, and video as art … Continue reading →

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