Chen Shih-Ho (JC)

Reflection of Mirror I  Program note:        Reflection of Mirror   I  is a duet for double bass and electronics, exploring the complex relationship between acoustic sound and digital sound. The piece deals with the concept of reflection, using the mirror as a tool.      The double bass served as the main voice. The electronics, acting as both the counterpart and a distorted “reflection“, respond to double bass with effects such as delay, freeze, and granulator. These effects blur the line between the double bass and its reflections.      The sound played by the double bass is picked up with a contact microphone, which is used for amplification and live processing in a Max patch. The amplified double bass sound is sent to both channels, mix with electronics sound. In the performance space, the double bassist is positioned in the center of the stage, with speakers on the side. Audio: https://on.soundcloud.com/b5oNgvtLR445QN...

Unterminated 端 Program note:      This work is a co-creation with one of my classmates in high school, Sz-chian Wang. This work is for six performers of piano, flute, cello, electric guitar, percussion and live electronics. The piece starts with sounds of water, followed by a steady 16th-note rhythm made with electronics. The electronics part is generated in Ableton Live. The Ableton Live patch is created by me (Chen Shih-Ho). The live processing was controlled by me also.      The concept of the piece explores the idea of endless circulation; therefore, the beginning of the piece corresponds to the ending of the piece, in which it starts and ends with water sounds. This piece is structured in four sections. In each sections have different circulations, for example at the second section it start from percussion solo for 16 seconds and following each instruments has their own solo for 16 seconds.      All performers wear h...