Artist Statement

Composed by Daniel Scheidt, performed by Trevor Tureski

Obeying the Laws of Physics (1987) is a software composition for percussionist and interactive computer response system. The percussionist performs inprovisationally on a set of electronic drum pads which are used to drive a pair of synthesizers. The computer ‘observes’ the percussionist’s performance and generates its own responses according to the percussionist’s actions. These responses involve eleborations, ornamentations, tranformations, and literal quotes derived in real-time from the material provided by the percussionist.

• Daniel Scheidt‘s interest in improvisation and live performace has led to the development of several real-time computer performace systems. Scheidt has performed with these systems across Canada and has presented the results of his research at computer music conferences in Paris, Amsterdam and The Hague.
• Trevor Tureski studied percussion with Russell Hartenberger at the University of Toronto and with Gaston Sylvestre in Paris, and has also studied electronic and computer music at the Institute of Sonology in The Hague. naxos.com/person/Trevor_Tureski/14064.htm

Obeying the Laws of Physics was commissioned by Trevor Tureski with funds from the Canada Council.