Middlesex University Research Repository An open access repository of Middlesex University research http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk Matthews, Charles Michael (2014) Adapting and applying central Javanese gamelan music theory in electroacoustic composition and performance. PhD thesis, Middlesex University. [Thesis] Final accepted version (with author’s formatting) This version is available at: https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/14415/ Copyright: Middlesex University Research Repository makes the University’s research available electronically. Copyright and moral rights to this work are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners unless otherwise stated. The work is supplied on the understanding that any use for commercial gain is strictly forbidden. A copy may be downloaded for personal, non-commercial, research or study without prior permission and without charge. 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See also repository copyright: re-use policy: http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/policies.html#copy Adapting and Applying Central Javanese Gamelan Music Theory in Electroacoustic Composition and Performance Part II of II: Appendices Thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of requirements for the degree of Ph. D. Charles Michael Matthews School of Arts Middlesex University May 2014 Table of contents – part II Table of figures ....................................................................................................................... 121 Table of tables ......................................................................................................................... 124 Appendix 1: Composition process and framework development ..................... 125 1.1 Framework .............................................................................................................................. 126 1.2 Aesthetic development ........................................................................................................ 127 1.3 Idiomatic reference .............................................................................................................. 128 1.3.1 Electroacoustic music references .......................................................................................... 129 1.3.2 Musical time .................................................................................................................................... 130 1.3.3 Electronic cengkok and envelopes ........................................................................................ 132 1.4 Instruments and interfaces ............................................................................................... 135 1.4.1 Transducers .................................................................................................................................... 135 1.4.2 Clocks ................................................................................................................................................. 137 1.5 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 138 Appendix 2: Software and electronic garap .............................................................. 140 2.1 Development process .......................................................................................................... 140 2.2 Software outline ..................................................................................................................... 143 2.2.1 Input ................................................................................................................................................... 144 2.2.2 Clocks and scrubbing .................................................................................................................. 146 2.2.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 148 2.3 Electronic garap ..................................................................................................................... 150 2.3.1 Part selection in Bonangan ....................................................................................................... 150 2.3.2 Part selection in Cengkokan and Mipilan ............................................................................ 151 2.4 Note events, electronic cengkok and envelopes ........................................................ 153 2.4.1 Note events in Bonangan ........................................................................................................... 153 2.4.2 Envelope cengkok in Bonangan .............................................................................................. 155 2.4.3 Note events in Cengkokan and Mipilan ................................................................................ 158 2.4.4 Basic envelope cengkok in Cengkokan and Mipilan ....................................................... 160 2.4.5 Named envelope cengkok in Cengkokan and Mipilan .................................................... 163 2.4.6 Crossfade channels in Cengkokan and Mipilan ................................................................. 164 2.5 Additional software .............................................................................................................. 165 2.6 Conclusion and further development ............................................................................ 166 Appendix 3: Compositions and arrangements ......................................................... 168 3.1 Bonang Study (2011, AV1) .................................................................................................. 168 3.1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 168 118 3.1.2 Development process and technical notes ......................................................................... 171 3.1.3 Discussion and analysis ............................................................................................................. 175 3.2 Tenuous Links (2011, AV2) ................................................................................................. 182 3.2.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 183 3.2.2 Development process and technical notes ......................................................................... 184 3.2.3 Discussion and analysis ............................................................................................................. 188 3.3 Monggangan (2012, AV3) ................................................................................................... 193 3.3.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 193 3.3.2 Development process and technical notes ......................................................................... 196 3.3.3 Discussion and Analysis ............................................................................................................. 205 3.4 Augmented Gamelan (2012, AV4) .................................................................................... 214 3.4.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 214 3.4.2 Development process and technical notes ......................................................................... 219 3.4.3 Development of individual pieces ......................................................................................... 224 3.4.4 Discussion and analysis ............................................................................................................. 229 3.5 Response to ShoutCry Room (2012, AV5) ...................................................................... 240 3.5.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................... 240 3.5.2 Development process and technical notes ......................................................................... 242 3.5.3 Discussion and analysis ............................................................................................................. 244 Appendix 4: Digital portfolio .......................................................................................... 250 AV1 Main audio/video ...................................................................................................................