Composer

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Simon Steen-Andersen

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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2003

Average_duration

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8:40

'Rerendered and 2 assistants' is a contemporary composition by Danish composer Simon Steen-Andersen. The piece was composed in 2010 and premiered on October 22, 2010, at the Donaueschinger Musiktage festival in Germany. The composition consists of three movements, each exploring different aspects of sound and performance. The first movement, titled "Rerendered," features a solo performer playing a snare drum while simultaneously triggering pre-recorded sounds and video projections. The performer uses a variety of techniques to manipulate the sound of the snare drum, including playing with different sticks and mallets, and using objects to alter the sound. The second movement, titled "2 assistants," features two performers who manipulate a variety of objects to create a soundscape. The performers use a range of objects, including balloons, paper, and plastic bags, to create a variety of sounds. The performers also use their bodies to create sounds, such as clapping and stomping. The final movement, titled "Rerendered and 2 assistants," combines the elements of the first two movements. The solo performer from the first movement joins the two performers from the second movement to create a complex and layered soundscape. The performers use a variety of techniques to manipulate the sound of the snare drum and the objects, creating a rich and dynamic sonic environment. Overall, 'Rerendered and 2 assistants' is a complex and innovative composition that explores the boundaries of sound and performance. The piece challenges traditional notions of what constitutes music and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in a live performance.

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