GHI PROJECT : NEW APPROACH FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Yoichi Nagashima · University of Michigan Library Repository · 2007
This is a report of research about developing musical instruments for interactive computer music. The project's name GHI project means that It might be interesting that musical instrument shines, isn't it? in Japanese. I examined the essences of instruments in my composition again on proverb Taking a lesson from the past. First of all, I examined the relation between the performer, musical instruments and the audiences in my composition. I confirmed two of the relations: (1) classic style and (2) standard computer music (sensor/interface) style. Afterwards, I proposed the relation thirdly from a new aspect. At the first step, my targeted and chose Kendangthe traditional musical instrument of Indonesia. I produced the new instrument called Cyber Kendang which shone by itself with human performance. I composed a new piece featuring this instrument and performed at some concerts. Finally I discussed the new aspect of this project.