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| Score (99k) | Pages 1-3 of score of 'Machine Noise' | © Michael Norris||
| Recording (932k) | 0:00-1:00 | © Radio New Zealand / SOUNZ||
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| Recording (2055k) | 0:00-1:00 | © Michael Norris / Stephen de Pledge||
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- This work has 2 scores and 2 recordings
Programme Note
In the book Consciousness Explained Daniel Dennett convincingly argues that there is nothing about human consciousness, emotion or experience that cannot be encompassed by a purely physical, biological and mechanical explanation. We do not need to refer to some ‘soul’ or ‘mind’s eye’ to describe our experiences. We are, in short, machines – just very clever machines.
These three short miniatures push the performer to the limits, yet, paradoxically, a ‘human’ reading of the score still brings to the surface a more energetic, compelling and arguably musical performance than a merely mechanical rendition.
- Commissioned:
- Commissioned by Stephen De Pledge
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
Performance History
| 25 May 2007 |
Performed by Stephen De Pledge (piano); Adam Concert Room, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington |
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| Stephen De Pledge | ||
| 02 Nov 2007 |
Performed by Stroma at St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington |
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| Stroma | ||
| 27 Feb 2008 |
Performed by Stephen De Pledge at the Ilott Theatre, Town Hall Wellington, as part of the 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival. Watch this performance on Youtube |
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| Stephen De Pledge |




