Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 (2024) [Hi-Res]

Ken reflects on his struggle with repetition in music, describing how he sought alternatives to this familiar crutch in his compositions. His piece “April 27, 2023” features hundreds of unique chords generated through controlled chance, avoiding direct repetition. While randomness played a key role, extensive editing ensured coherence through carefully crafted harmonic relationships. The composition, designed as an electronic string quartet, leverages electronic techniques to integrate aleatoric processes and achieve fine control over details like timbre, rhythm, and pitch. Subtle microtonal tuning and irregular rhythms enrich its structure. Divided into 12 movements, each explores distinct harmonic and tuning dynamics, offering a modular listening experience.

Tracklist:
1-1. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – I (15:47)
1-2. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – II (17:50)
1-3. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – III (08:26)
1-4. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – IV (16:10)
1-5. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – V (15:48)
1-6. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – VI (08:22)
1-7. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – VII (13:17)
1-8. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – VIII (08:28)
1-9. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – IX (18:33)
1-10. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – X (15:03)
1-11. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – XI (13:29)
1-12. Kenneth Kirschner - April 27, 2023 – XII (17:42)