A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW
Sydney, 2023
A piece for three pianists featuring MIDI keyboards, grand piano, and Australian bird samples.
PERFORMANCES
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Sydney Conservatorium of Music –
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​Novation keyboard: Maria Stadnik
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iRig Pad + Novation Keyboard: Samuel Jeon
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Grand Piano: Silvina Wong
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A Bird’s-Eye View combines MIDI keyboards and a grand piano to create an ethereal soundscape of being in the bush. Over the years I have become increasingly aware of the birds singing along as I play piano with my front door open. As they chirp along with me I have become attuned to the beauty of their song, and in an odd way I feel connected with them. When I enter the bush I notice their melodies that we hear so often, yet choose to ignore. In combining grand piano with electronics, I explore the concept of a human and bird communicating through music with the aid of technology. Whilst technological advances has its downfalls, it can help conserve our wildlife. Recently conservationists are using artificial intelligence to aid Australian birds by matching and mimicking their song. The electronics and MIDI keyboards are symbolic of the technology that can aid humans and birds to communicate and help one another. Through technology and music, I hope that we Australians take more care towards our native birds and pay attention to the melodies they share with us throughout the day.