Fun with Xenharmonicity
Eclectic microtonal/xenharmonic 21st-century
quartertone harp scheme no. 1: tune the 7 diatonic strings to 7 of 8-equal. a play in glissandos.
Independent artist Fun with Xenharmonicity drops "harp improv zero", a Smooth Jazz track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This track holds its own in the smooth jazz landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "harp improv zero" has peaked at #15 in the Smooth Jazz category on SoundClick. Find more from Fun with Xenharmonicity on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
11 people hocketing as fast as they can.
"sentinel - live" is a Chamber Music track by Fun with Xenharmonicity on SoundClick. There is an authenticity to the performance that draws the listener in. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Chamber Music chart, peaking at #8. Explore the full Fun with Xenharmonicity catalog on SoundClick and discover more Chamber Music from independent creators.
for bottle band (11 players, 21 bottles required)
"Kluh II: sentinel" by Fun with Xenharmonicity is a Chamber Music production available on SoundClick. The arrangement reflects a careful attention to detail that rewards repeated listening. A solid entry in the chamber music space, crafted with care and intention. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Chamber Music chart, peaking at #6. SoundClick gives artists like Fun with Xenharmonicity a platform to share original Chamber Music with listeners around the world.
for bottle band (21 bottles) tuned to an 11-tone MOS generated by the supermajor third of 31-edo.
"Kluh I: Fanfare (version 1)" by Fun with Xenharmonicity is a Chamber Music production available on SoundClick. Fun with Xenharmonicity demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. A chamber music track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Chamber Music chart, peaking at #8. SoundClick gives artists like Fun with Xenharmonicity a platform to share original Chamber Music with listeners around the world.
as in, all variations, all at once
"foum [simultaneous]" is an Experimental Sounds track by Fun with Xenharmonicity on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Experimental Sounds chart, peaking at #10. Explore the full Fun with Xenharmonicity catalog on SoundClick and discover more Experimental Sounds music from independent creators.
- freestyling over a beat
- licensing music for use in TV or for a movie
- remixing or use audio samples
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The time has come to say no to twelve tone equal. Ask Ivor Darreg. He knows.
This project is, among other things, an argument for the further exploration of microtonal/xenharmonic tunings by more musicians. If you find this argument compelling or completely repulsive, please let me know.
This project is also a response to the recognized need for more examples available on the internet, for the curious. The curious will never hope to get anywhere without trying out their ears.
I was born on April 8, 1985. I began composing around '90, discovered The Rite of Spring around '99, and discovered the modern microtonal movement around '03. I graduated from Rice in '07 and will attend School for Designing Society in the fall, connecting microtones with radical social change etc.
This is a recording-based project: most of the pieces exist more as recordings than as performances. It is a creative sandbox of sorts, and the quantity varies. When I get some recordings I'm really proud of, I'll probably put them somewhere else. When I finally get around to becoming a competent performer, I'll probably start a different page.
Microtonalists I enjoy: Hayden Chisholm, Catler Bros, Gerard Grisey, Ivan Wyschnegradsky, Harry Partch, Bill Sethares, Prent Rodgers, Mats Öljare. Normal people: Stravinsky, György Ligeti, Olivier Messiaen, Poulenc, Lutoslowski, Rzewski, Nancarrow, Lois V Vierk,
iMac. Alesis QS8, E-mu Proteus augmented by the power of Scala. VoiceTweaker microtonalable autotuner. Otonal organ. 31-tone bassoon after Johnny Reinhard. Udderbot. Kalimba. Autoharp. Harp. Musical saw.