behind the light is a reflection on reflections. What surfaces are capable of reflecting incoming light? How does this alter color, and how do the qualities of reflections shape the visual atmosphere?
behind the light explores the relationship between source and multiplication. I reimagined the flickering quality of sunlight on a river, the neutral glow of light tubes in a hallway, and the shifting shadows cast by a burning candle within a musical context. These inspired relationships between sonic characters and the interactions between the string quartet and electronics.
I am particularly interested in the concepts of verticality and horizontality: the ensemble and electronics often follow their own independent trajectories for short periods but are then realigned by strong vertical events. The electronics were composed using pre-recorded and manipulated string quartet sequences.
The speakers on the floor should be angled by approximately 45 degrees so that the sound is not pointed directly to the audience but rather bounces off reflective surfaces in the hall and therefore mixes more naturally with the sound of the string quartet. It should not give the impression that the sounds are coming straight out of the speakers and a hight degree of sonic fusion with the live quartet should be obtained.
