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sonic sketches

What does an image sound like? This project translates images and data into musical notation. I first sketch a form on staff paper and then compose a musical piece in and around it, using the note symbols themselves to delineate shapes and contours. Click below for a look & a listen.

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Mahimahi, Mahimahi

Mahimahi, Mahimahi

This is two mahimahis, played on violin and mandolin, in D Major. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen!...

Narwhal

Narwhal

This is a narwhal, played on violin and mandolin, in A minor/C Major. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen!...

Hammerhead

Hammerhead

This is a hammerhead shark, played on violin and mandolin, in D minor. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen!...

Buoys (for B+G)

Buoys (for B+G)

In honor of the wonderful wedding of Brendan & Gina Julian, here is a pair of lobster buoys in G Major, played on violin, guitar, and...

Pacific Sea Nettle

Pacific Sea Nettle

This is a Pacific sea nettle (the jellyfish) played on violin(s), in E Major. Good for a hot, languid, hammocky sort of summer afternoon....

Haddock

Haddock

This is a haddock, played on violin(s). It is in F Minor. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen! Contact me...

Seahorse

Seahorse

This is a seahorse, played on violin(s). It is in A Major. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen! Contact me...

Blue Whale

Blue Whale

This is a blue whale, played on violin(s). It is in B Minor. Click video below to watch and listen. Best viewed in full screen! Contact...

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Maine Coast No. 2

Mount Monadnock

Great White Jawbone

Cape Ann

Swordfish

Pod of Porpoises

Lobsters

Manta Ray

Octopus

Barracuda

Mahimahi, Mahimahi

Narwhal

Hammerhead

Buoys (for B+G)

Pacific Sea Nettle

Haddock

Seahorse

Blue Whale

Sam Guilford

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