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Ilhan Mimaroglu

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'Session' is a composition by Ilhan Mimaroglu, a Turkish-American composer, born in Istanbul in 1926. The piece was composed in 1960 and premiered in the same year at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center in New York City. 'Session' is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 20 minutes. It is a pioneering work in the field of electronic music, as it was one of the first pieces to use tape manipulation techniques extensively. The piece is composed entirely of manipulated sounds, with no traditional instruments or voices used. The piece is characterized by its use of complex and intricate textures, created through the layering and manipulation of sounds. Mimaroglu uses a wide range of sounds, including natural sounds such as bird calls and water, as well as industrial and mechanical sounds. These sounds are often distorted and transformed beyond recognition, creating a surreal and otherworldly atmosphere. 'Session' is also notable for its use of rhythm. Mimaroglu creates complex rhythmic patterns by manipulating the speed and pitch of sounds, as well as by layering different sounds on top of each other. The result is a constantly shifting and evolving soundscape that is both mesmerizing and disorienting. Overall, 'Session' is a groundbreaking work that pushed the boundaries of electronic music and paved the way for future generations of composers. Its use of tape manipulation techniques and complex textures continue to influence electronic music to this day.

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