The idea of augmenting instruments through electronics is my focus in composition. I’m an Oboist and use MaxMsp in my work. My teacher Mari Kimura always believed that these types of works are most effective when the laptop and performer are on equal footing. Basically, write a program that acts a second performer and supports the instrument rather than steals the spotlight. I don’t use any prerecorded sounds in my work either - I like the idea that every piece will be different.
My two newest works for oboe and live interactive electronics are here:
https://soundcloud.com/brandonlabadieoboe/lotos-eaters
https://soundcloud.com/brandonlabadieoboe/still-untitled
