David Granström

Free event

A solo performance from Swedish composer, sound artist and former stalwart of the influential Sthlm Drone Society David Granström, whose work is characterised by harmonic simplicity and spatiotextural complexity, employing sounds from both synthetic and acoustic origins.

Part of Granström’s practice consists of researching new methods for working algorithmically with real-time sound synthesis and precision-tuned harmony, a work which is technically realised by employing tools that he develops in the SuperCollider programming environment and other general-purpose programming languages. His compositional approach revolves around creating systems that generate musical material and integrating the results with electric guitar and other physical sound sources.

The melodies and harmonies in Granström’s music are the product of a peculiar working process that has turned the composer into an intent listener, collaborating with – rather than simply using –technology.

Produced by hcmf// supported by STIM in collaboration with Stim Forward Fund, Export Music Sweden, Västra Götalandsregionen, The Swedish Composers Society (FST) and the Embassy of Sweden

Photo: David Granström © Aron Mattsson

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