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Algorithmic Permutations in Black and White

from 2020: All Singles Collection by Daniel Diaz

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Created for a compositional challenge "Algorithms Assemble"
Step 1: Define a scale of 8 notes (or sounds).
Step 2: Create a melody with 4 notes from the scale resulting from Step 1.
Step 3: Replace note 2 in the melodic sequence from Step 2 with an unused note (selected deterministically or randomly). Then do this for note 4, then for note 3, and then for note 1.
Step 4: Reintroduce the first melody as counterpoint to the result of Step 3. This establishes a pair of notes at each point in time.

My scale is a 8 note diatonic that goes:
C-D-E-F#-G#-A#-B-C 8va

My 4 note melody is C-E-C8-G#
I did the permutations suggested on step 3, I just added some high notes to give it some spark, then I went on with step 4 and then started to develop freely.

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from 2020: All Singles Collection, released January 3, 2021
Composed and performed by DD
Three different pianos (one muted and played with mallets)
Orchestral samples and treatments.

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Daniel Diaz Paris, France

Daniel Diaz developed a diverse career as a composer, arranger and producer, in tandem with his activity as a multi- instrumentalist session player. Since 2005 he has been working for some of the finest music libraries and publishers in France, the United States, Germany and Canada. Many of his compositions have been placed in documentaries and film. ... more

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