Space
Genetics was formed in 2008 by Eric Haltmeier and Paul Scea. The
concept behind Space Genetics centers on creating original
compositions and/or platforms for improvisation that can be
developed independently of time and space via the use of digital
technology.
The music of Space
Genetics is realized through the Internet-based sharing of musical
fragments, loops, cells, and/or structural material. Recorded
samples are shared via online distribution and are then complemented
and/or manipulated via digital technology in order to create new
musical structures. In the case of Space Genetics, both woodwind
instruments as well as VST-digital instruments powered by MIDI
controllers are used to create the "source" material. The source
material is then imported into Ableton Live, and is further
manipulated via plug-ins and platform-based effects processing.
The concept behind
Space Genetics can be transformed to live-performance contexts.
Once the new compositional material has been realized, methods for
performing the new works are initiated, allowing for performances
that combine the manipulation of pre-recorded material with
real-time improvisation.
It is the hope and
mission of Eric and Paul that the Space Genetics concept be
furthered to incorporate the online sharing of
musical/visual/lyrical "source material" provided by artists from a
variety of expressive media. As such, "artistic material" that is
shared by a diverse array of artists may become "open-source
content" to be further developed into new musical/artistic forms of
expression by student artists and musicians.
Musicians and artists
who may be interested in participating in a Space Genetics project
should contact Space Genetics at
info@spacegeneticsmusic.com.
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