Eric Lyon

A computer music retrospective

A composer who has worked in the field of computer music for the last 25 years reflects on how technological developments during that time have affected his work in computer music, instrumental music and hybrid combinations of the two. The compositional trajectories traced here often run parallel to opportunities afforded by the evolution of computer technology suitable for the generation of digital audio.

The Biomuse trio

The Biomuse Trio is computer chamber music for violin, computer and biomuse. The violinist performs conventionally; the only sensor used is a microphone to capture its sound. The computer produces all of its sound through processing of violin sounds captured during performance. The performance of the computer sound is controlled by the gestures of the biomusician, measured with on-body sensors. The musical composition consists of precisely sequenced events for violinist and biomusician, as well as performance environments that are explored through improvisation.