Possible Worlds, by Various Artists

Possible Worlds

by Various Artists

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1.	Paul Rudy - Tikkun Olam 04:00	info	download
2.	Christopher Bailey - Can't Sleep 02:06	info	download
3.	Carlo Serafini - Bicycles and Bowls 04:24	info	download
4.	Bruce Hamilton - parcel 01:59	info	download
5.	John Eaton - Agnus Dei 04:13	info	download
6.	Jukka-Pekka Kervinen - nearby outer pink 04:05	info	download
7.	Beach Babies - Heave a Shinbone 00:46	info	download
8.	Manfred Stahnke/Nora-Louise Müller - Die Vogelmenschen von St. Kilda 06:15	info	download
9.	Amy Denio - Mildly Tempered Piano 00:59	info	download
10.	F.F.F. Fiale - quattro supernovate in faccia 04:43	info	download
11.	Bruce Bennett/Vance Galloway - lament 08:55	info	download
12.	Norbert Oldani - Improvisation (Mean tone in F) 03:08	info	download
13.	Peter Thörn - Kast 07:16	info	download
14.	Chris Vaisvil - Harmonics 12 to 30 in 15 04:07	info	download
15.	Gregory Taylor - Teak Gears 06:40	info	download

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Possible Worlds
recent xenharmonic explorations

Xenharmonic is a term coined by Ivor Darreg used to describe tuning systems, or music using those systems, which does not conform to or closely approximate the common 12-tone equal temperament.

This compilation does not attempt to cover the full range of xenharmonic work currently being produced; rather it is a snapshot, one that nevertheless presents a wide range of musical aesthetics and xenharmonic practice. Xenharmonic music has long been a presence in the west, but a relatively muted one since the widespread adoption of ultra-flexible 12-TET (microtonal inflections aside). Even with well-known artists sometimes at the helm, music substantially outside of 12-TET has remained a kind of sideshow. With computer technology and accelerated information flow driving research and experimentation, it seems that xenharmonic music may be poised to raise its profile. In any event, it remains a vast area ripe for continued exploration, one that deserves attention. With this small compilation we hope to capture some of the excitement and unique beauty in recent xenharmonic music.

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released July 10, 2011

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