Improvisation with laptops.

The author offers his thoughts on musical improvisation with laptop computers. As a laptop performer, the author considers his work as a painter, dancer, composer and video-maker. He describes how he achieved the goal for complexity, nuance and precision in digital video-music compositions. He also...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Contemporary Music Review Vol. 25; no. 5/6; pp. 513 - 515
Main Author: Stout, David
Format: Editorial
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2006
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Summary:The author offers his thoughts on musical improvisation with laptop computers. As a laptop performer, the author considers his work as a painter, dancer, composer and video-maker. He describes how he achieved the goal for complexity, nuance and precision in digital video-music compositions. He also discusses the benefits of using interactive media in live musical performances.