Event overview
Vinyl Record Cutting as a Compositional Tool
James will present his practice-led research identifying a methodology for music composition which employs vinyl disc cutting as a compositional tool. As a turntablist for the last 15 years, James’ music explores the remixing of vinyl using DJ scratch techniques for the creation of new music. The project presented takes his compositional approach in new directions by utilising a disc cutting lathe - a machine which is traditionally used in the manufacture of records. The mechanism and limitations of the lathe itself are used as an artistic tool to shape the music.
James is a Turntablist and Composer based in Leicester, England. He is Lecturer in Popular Music at the University of Northampton and PhD candidate researching at the Music, Technology and Innovation Research Centre at De Montfort University, Leicester.
The Music Research Series is designed to help postgraduate students advance their research and careers. The events stimulate exchange, hones skills, facilitates the creation of professional networks and helps to consolidate the department’s postgraduate community, all over a glass of wine! Attendance is strongly recommended for all postgraduate students (MA, MMus and PGR) in Music but of course undergraduates, music researchers, and visitors from across the college and the community are also most welcome to these public lectures.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
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| 15 Mar 2016 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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