The seven moments of Mesh Maps is a set of interrelated compositions written by Paul Smith. The compositions come out of Paul’s research into microsound, periodicity and feedback manipulation using his invented instrument, the Arachnophone.
Mesh Maps mixes traditional acoustic orchestral instruments with the Arachnophone and is an exploration of new ways to conceive of and perform electro acoustic/ acousmatic composition within a chamber ensemble setting.
The compositions are notated to give performers the choice of reading a precise score, a graphical score or, simply follow procedural instructions set to time chart.
The Seven moments of Mesh Maps will be performed live in its entirety (Approximately 47 minutes long) followed by short, improvised sets with invited Guests (TBC).
Paul Smith - composer, performer, architect - focussing on creative and experimental approaches to composition, particularly electroacoustic works often with film, currently completing a master’s degree in music at Auckland University, New Zealand. Paul has released numerous albums on a number of labels. His composition Logos was featured on the 2018 release SoundDome on RATTLE Records.
Tim Sutton - bass trombonist of the Auckland Philharmonia since 1990 - Founding member of New Zealand’s contemporary ensemble 175 East, Tim has also performed with the New Zealand Dominion Centenary Concert Band, NZSO, Daybus jazz orchestra and is a regular at vitamin S. Tim has also performed as soloist with the Auckland Wind Orchestra and Manukau Symphony. He has a Bachelor of Music from Victoria University of Wellington and Master of Music from De Paul University, Chicago.
Andrew Uren - bass clarinet. A Founding member of New Zealand’s contemporary ensemble 175 East. Awarded CANZ Citation for outstanding Services to New Zealand Music in 2009. In 2012, Andrew released a bass clarinet CD titled Steep Steps on the Atoll label to critical acclaim. He has given Australasian premieres of works by Cage, Carter, Dillon, Feldman, Ferneyhough, Finnissy, Fox, Gubaidulina, Kagel, Lim, Neuwirth, Saariaho, Scelsi, Xenakis and Zappa and premiered/commissioned many New Zealand solo, chamber and concerto works. Andrew has performed in the Auckland Festival of the Arts, and with all major New Zealand orchestras, Netherlands Chamber Ensemble and Rotterdam Philharmonic.
