"NoaNoa", ('Fragrant' 1992) by Kaija Saariaho

yes, this is what I have to listen to right now....humm...
also read topics about electronic music and gender issue of this piece.
(沒關係, 你可以挑眉說"這在搞什麼鬼?" 我不會跟作曲主修打小報告的.)

Patti Monson plays Noa Noa


but be honest, the 'performance' of this piece is problematic. The balance and the resonance frequency need to be adjust. Strongly recommend recordings by Camilla Hoitenga who premiered this piece.

Program note


Current Version

Macintosh computer equipped with an audio interface compatible with Max/MSP (e.g. Motu 828mkII; Motu 896; Digidesign DIGI002; RME sound-card) to run a patch including stereo hard-disk playback of sound-files, as well as MIDI control of infinite reverberation.
MIDI interface (e.g. Motu Fastlane) to connect the MIDI sustain pedal to the Macintosh, and the Macintosh to the infinite reverberation
· MIDI controlled infinite reverberation (e.g. Lexicon PCM81 or PCM91)

· General reverberation (e.g. Lexicon PCM81)

· Microphone for the flute

· Mixer & stereo diffusion (possibly a return for the flutist)

A Max/MSP patch has been made to include the reverberations (and also optional harmonizers)

Note: A WINDOWS patch version will be available soon. For a request of a specific patch version, please contact Chester Promotions

Original version (obsolete)

IRCAM Signal Processing Workstation (Next computer with 3 ISPW cards)