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Townline

by Salman Bakht

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Performance System 3 – Townline (v. 1) 22:00
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Performance System 3 – Townline (v. 2) 22:00
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Performance System 3 – Townline (v. 3) 22:00
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Low Neon Triad 07:29
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Townline Sessions – Take 1 04:23
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Townline Sessions – Take 4 04:28
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Townline Sessions – Take 5 04:32
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Winged 01:05
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Performance System 3 – Townline contains two recorded mandolin performances, played (approximately) simultaneously. The composition consists of a tuning and a sequence of 11 sections, each of which defines the set of strings and fingering position, and thus a set of pitches, to be played. For the first recording/performance, the duration of each section is undefined. The durations in the second recording/performance match those in the first.

The performer sounds some or all of the appropriate strings, simultaneously or in rapid succession. This action is repeated many times for each section, with some sort of variation (pitches played, order, timing) between each instance. Rhythmic uniformity should be avoided. In the first performance, the mandolin was struck by swung earphones, thus limiting performance control. (In the second performance, a standard pick was used.)

Ideally, the two recordings should be played through different playback devices, so that the precise timing, loudness, and spatial relationships between the recordings may vary. Three versions are provided here to simulate this subtle variation. Each version contains a full performance of the work. Thus, the tracks need not be played in succession.

Low Neon Triad, contains a field recording and sustained sine tones. The set of pitches used in this work combines those used in Performance System 3 – Townline and Townline Sessions.

Townline Sessions is improvisation with the illusion of freedom.

Tuning: [15 12; 24 20; 36 30; — 45] × 12⅓ Hz (tracks 1–3), 
[12 10; 20 15; 30 24; — 40] × 15 Hz (tracks 5–7).

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released April 23, 2014

Recorded in Wilmington, North Carolina (tracks 1–3, 5–7) and Isla Vista, California (tracks 3–4). All tracks composed, performed, recorded, and mixed by Salman Bakht.

Tools: Rogue RM–100A mandolin (played with earphones, Big Stubby pick, Fender pick found in laundry, seashell, broken hair clip, brass slide), Folgers 33.9 oz coffee container (Classic Roast, empty), Zoom H2 portable recorder, Adobe Audition, Mac mini, Asus Eee PC 1001P (pink).

Inspirations: James Tenney, Brian Eno, Coil.

Play these tracks at any volume, at any time, in any context, with any accompaniment (sonic or otherwise).

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Salman Bakht Atlanta, Georgia

Improvisation, soundscape composition, experimental computer music. Cryptic and Machiavellian.

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