I am totally psyched to announce the latest addition to the Genetic Music Project, Soundscape Number 1: Bitter, by artist and educator Jessica Mullen. It is a haunting and stirring piece inspired by the genetic sequence related to our ability to taste bitter flavors. Amazing work, Jessica! Any interest in a Soundscape Number 2?
This project inspired me to change my process, which usually involves pencil and staff paper or notation software. For this work, I decided to use a simple form of graphic notation and a midi-capable keyboard to play and record sequences directly into GarageBand. This composition is a four-part round based on the genetic code for [...]