\\Computing Counterpoint
(2025)
author(s): Francesco Elgorni
published in: KC Research Portal
How can counterpoint be computed?
Instead of looking at counterpoint solely from a historical perspective and reducing it to "music trend of the past", the research contemplates counterpoint as generative technique while exploring its immense yet mechanical creative power through a small selection of case-studies.
Finally, a few thoughts are spent on the meaning of rules in music and the role of the computer in historically informed practice is briefly investigated.
Karaoke and Queering Capitalism
(2025)
author(s): Eygló Höskuldsdóttir Viborg
published in: Research Catalogue
This is the final reflection paper of Eygló Höskuldsdóttir Viborg from the MA program in Performing Arts at Iceland University of the arts.
It is hard to live as a living artist these days. Here are some of my findings on how I can use the art of karaoke to make ends meet.
Vermehrstimmigen als kontemplative Praxis - Dokumentationsteil
(2025)
author(s): Jakob Stillmark
published in: Research Catalogue
Abbildungen und Medien zur Dissertation
Radiohead: Daydreaming (Piano Phase Remix)
(2025)
author(s): Charles White
published in: Research Catalogue
This artistic research project introduces a 14-minute album, Radiohead Daydreaming (Piano Phase Remix), a remix of an excerpt from Radiohead’s introspective track “Daydreaming.” Employing the minimalist technique of piano phase music—pioneered by composers like Steve Reich—the remix overlays two identical musical lines that gradually shift out of sync, generating intricate rhythmic and harmonic textures. This experimental approach reimagines Radiohead’s atmospheric soundscape, questioning the boundaries of remixing as a creative practice and questioning the integration of avant-garde methods into popular music genres. The work situates itself at the intersection of contemporary music and popular culture, challenging conventional notions of authorship, perception, and musical temporality. By applying phase music to a widely recognized song, the remix fosters a dialogue between experimental composition and mainstream accessibility, inviting listeners to engage with familiar material in a novel context. This process not only recontextualizes the original but also explores the potential of remix culture as a site for innovation and critical inquiry. As a case study in artistic research, Radiohead Daydreaming (Piano Phase Remix) underscores the artist’s role as a researcher, pushing the limits of genre fluidity and creative transformation. The project contributes to broader discussions on the democratization of experimental music and the capacity of remixing to bridge diverse musical traditions, offering new perspectives on the interplay between art, sound, and society.
Performing Music Inspired by Visual Art: Interpreting G. Silvestrini’s Six Études pour Hautbois through the Impressionist paintings that inspired them
(2025)
author(s): Zoë Loxley Slump
published in: KC Research Portal
This research explores the intersection of music and visual art through the lens of Gilles Silvestrini’s Six Études pour Hautbois and the Impressionist paintings that inspired them. By critically analysing existing studies, interviews, and articles, this study identifies five key techniques composers and performers may use to translate visual elements into music. These approaches not only deepen the understanding of Silvestrini’s work but also offer performers a structured framework for interpretation.
This theoretical framework formed the starting point for experimentation and reflection both in the practice studio and with live audiences. This process challenges conventional classical performance practices by examining the balance between a composer’s intent and a performer’s interpretative autonomy. While Silvestrini does not explicitly prescribe a connection between the études and their corresponding paintings, this study argues that performers should embrace their own interpretative choices, enriching both the performance and the audience experience.
IMPRINT
(2025)
author(s): PP, TC, CAW, BC
published in: Research Catalogue
In once-uniform, traces of life emerge
a neighbourhood, built for order
now breathes individuality
over time, structure makes expression
a slow transformation shaped
not by plans, but by presence
tiles, shadows, colors
quiet gestures speak of daily routines
people who made this place their own
imprints, not imposed but lived
together, form the memory of space
a home grown into differencs
