Jeff Herriott - "Hollow"
Jeff Herriott - Hollow
Herriott beautifully captures the spirit of such an unusual instrument.
Hollow is an interesting electroacoustic work because it takes a while to recognize which sounds are authentic and which are electronic. Herriott beautifully captures the spirit of such an unusual instrument, the berimbau, unaccompanied. Hollow is comprised of limited pitch material, with the primary focus of the work being the flurries of articulation from both the live performer and pre-recorded electronics. The minimal manipulation of the electronic loops allows for the piece to create a natural feeling, as though the performer is actually playing all of the notes heard.
The only additional electronic sounds, a nauseating swirl of reverb created by the slurry of notes, come into the foreground during the closing minutes. They allow the audience to fully appreciate the overtones and resonance created by the berimbau. While long for a solo work, almost twelve minutes, the music has a stark yet organic arch, culminating in a satisfying listen, especially if surrounded by otherwise total silence (watch the performance here).
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