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Anthony Tan - Composer

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About Me

I believe in the role of composer as researcher...I'm interested in new ways in which sound can be manipulated and can be organized into aesthetically pleasing forms . My current research involves the use of biological models in musical composition.Before coming to serious music I studied Physical sciences at the University of Alberta, specializing in genetics. As well, during my studies I moonlighted as an acid-techno DJ.I've also had the unique opportunity to work at the Cantos Music Foundation in Calgary where I served as an interpreter of their musical instruments as well as spent summers creating audio and literary documentation of their collection.I'm now based in Montreal, finishing my master's degree at McGill university where I have been influenced by discussions in psychoacoustics, and the interaction between acoustic and digital mediums. I also write music for contemporary dance and have written for the Merce Cunningham Faculty School, Ephemeral Industry, as well as various other choreographers in Montreal, New York, and Calgary.In my spare time I practice Ashtanga Yoga and can be found wandering Mt. Royal.Please also check my reverbnation site for more music: http://www.reverbnation.com/anthonytan
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Member Since: 12/31/2005
Band Website: senzamisura.blogspot.com/
Band Members:
Influences: Xenakis, Magnus Lindberg, Dutilleux, Sufjan Stevens, Hosokawa, Scelsi, Saariaho, Flaming Lips, Hildegard von Bingen, Grisey, Stockhausen, Toru Takemitsu, Jon Brion, Matt Chamberlain, Witold Lutoslawski, Boards of Canada, R Murray Shafer, Tracy Chapman, Nick Drake, Gyorgi Ligeti, Edgard Varese, Robert Normandeau, Pierre Schaeffer, Hugh LeCaine, Leonard Cohen, Neotropic, Brian Eno, Bjork, Herbie Hancock, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Radiohead, Wilco, Death Cab, Allan Bell, David Eagle, Hope Lee, J.S. Bach, Josquin Desprez, Hildegard Westerkamp, Morton Feldman, Elliot Smith, John Legend, George Crumb, Lachenmann, Plaid,
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My Blog

Spiritual attainment through music

Composition is an art rather than a mechanical arrangement of notes. A composer of music performs his small part in the scheme of nature as a creator. Music being the most exalted of arts, the work ...
Posted by Anthony Tan - Composer on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:12:00 PST

Cosmic Octaves

I'm getting closer... There is a secret sound inside of all of us comprised of the frequencies of the cells organs and neural activity Each being has their own resonant frequency and together we make ...
Posted by Anthony Tan - Composer on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:58:00 PST

Yes but Do You Listen?

The other day, my friend asked me to close my eyes in order that I may guess what it was she was feeding me (dangerous I know). In the first three seconds I had no idea. But my mind soon compared i...
Posted by Anthony Tan - Composer on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:18:00 PST

Listening Exercise 2

Day 11. Obtain a portable DAT recorder or MiniDisc Recorder, Stereo Mic, heaphones.2. Leave your house and record the sounds of a 30 min journey. For example, Walk down busy street, ride the metro,...
Posted by Anthony Tan - Composer on Fri, 06 Oct 2006 10:16:00 PST

Listening Exercise 1

1. On Saturday at 12 PM, go to the biggest mall in your city2. Plant yourself right in the middle of the food court3. Close your eyes. 4. Listen to the sound mass that surrounds you.5. Begin to ...
Posted by Anthony Tan - Composer on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 05:45:00 PST