Composer

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Edgar Barroso

Genre

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Electronic/Computer

Average_duration

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11:14

Acu, 8.0 electroacoustic multichannel piece is a contemporary musical composition created by the Mexican composer Edgar Barroso. The piece was composed in 2016 and premiered on November 17th of the same year at the Centro Nacional de las Artes in Mexico City. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "Agua," is characterized by its use of water sounds, including the sound of rain, waves, and water droplets. The second movement, titled "Aire," features sounds of wind, including gusts, whistles, and howls. The final movement, titled "Fuego," is characterized by its use of fire sounds, including crackling flames and burning embers. The piece is performed using an eight-channel speaker system, which allows for a surround-sound experience. The sounds are manipulated and processed using various electronic techniques, including granular synthesis, spectral processing, and spatialization. One of the unique characteristics of Acu is its use of field recordings. Barroso recorded the sounds of water, wind, and fire in various locations, including beaches, forests, and deserts. These recordings were then incorporated into the composition, creating a sense of place and atmosphere. Overall, Acu is a powerful and immersive musical composition that explores the elemental forces of water, wind, and fire. Through its use of electronic manipulation and field recordings, Barroso creates a sonic landscape that is both natural and otherworldly.

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