ID#: 576

Impulse Impromptu II (2022) ; 8:23

by Tolga Yayalar

Bilkent University

Impulse Impromptu II is the second piece in my series of electroacoustic compositions titled “Impulse Impromptu.” Each piece in the series takes up an instrument and explores its sonic possibilities through virtual improvisation. They explore the transformative potential of sound and challenge conventional perceptions of reality within the realm of music. Focusing specifically on the Japanese instrument Koto, Impulse Impromptu II takes the instrument out of its traditional context and reimagines it as a sound-emitting object. In this piece, I delve into the sonic essence of the Koto, utilizing its inherent sounds and the reverberations of its soundboard. By manipulating these sonic elements, I aim to transcend the instrument’s conventional boundaries. One of the key aspects of Impulse Impromptu II is the incorporation of spatial models and High Order Ambisonics. Through these technologies, I aim to immerse the audience in an expansive sonic landscape, pushing the limits of traditional stereo imaging and inviting listeners to experience a multidimensional sonic experience.