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Kindergarten Word Ring

by David Hahn, sound collage

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This is a stereo mix of an electronic piece for octaphonic speaker set up. It premiered at the Electronic Music Odyssey Concert Series in Los Angeles in March 2005. The work consists of a reading of Kindergarten words and sounds by two conveniently available kindergarten age (or thereabouts) students—my daughters. I have also included some of their infectious laughter as well as the crunching of a pretzel. My intention was to create a quick-moving Scherzo movement which would present these spoken words and phonemes traveling through space with very little electronic processing.

If one listens within the sounds of the well-articulated words of this piece, it seems that these young minds can educate us about the laughter and curiosity and serious nature of words we use everyday. These are words which a kindergartner not only reads, but lives.

VIDEO HERE: vimeo.com/193174473

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released January 15, 2022

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David Hahn Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DAVID HAHN is a composer who makes music that is unique and deeply diverse. Many of his works have been commissioned and performed by esteemed ensembles and soloists. Mr. Hahn also collaborates with artists in film, video, theater, and spoken word.
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