Composer

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Ton Bruynèl

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Style

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Electronic/Computer Music

Compose Date

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1965

Average_duration

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4:11

Mobile is a composition by Dutch composer Ton Bruynèl. It was composed in 1979 and premiered on November 22, 1979, at the Holland Festival in Amsterdam. The piece is divided into three movements and is characterized by its use of electronic sounds and spatialization. The first movement, titled "Mobile I," begins with a series of high-pitched electronic sounds that move around the listener's head. These sounds are created using a technique called ring modulation, which involves combining two audio signals to create a new, more complex sound. As the movement progresses, the sounds become more complex and layered, creating a sense of movement and depth. The second movement, "Mobile II," is more rhythmic and features a pulsing electronic beat. This beat is created using a technique called granular synthesis, which involves breaking down audio samples into tiny grains and reassembling them in new ways. The result is a constantly shifting, almost organic rhythm that moves around the listener's head. The final movement, "Mobile III," is the most abstract of the three. It features a series of electronic sounds that are manipulated and distorted in various ways. These sounds are spatialized in such a way that they seem to move in and out of the listener's consciousness, creating a sense of disorientation and unease. Overall, Mobile is a groundbreaking work of electronic music that showcases Bruynèl's mastery of spatialization and sound manipulation. Its use of cutting-edge techniques and its emphasis on movement and spatialization make it a landmark work in the history of electronic music.

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