Suite for Turntables and Piano — Notation

Different from when I finished the symphony, near the end of finishing the string quartet I immediately had an idea for this next work. The in-between-time in this instance is not downtime, but rather a period spent on research.

For (manymany) years I’d had the idea but never had the resources–or perhaps commitment–to approach it. The concept was a natural result of a classical/modernist listener who early on listened to Qbert, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Shadow, et al. Choosing a sonata-like approach was an equally natural result for something that lends itself best as a solo instrument.

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The Jan 6 hearings, 27 Jul 2021, day 1

10:20 AM

Started late, maybe 15 minutes ago, because of work. Watching will be intermittent throughout the day.

Representatives:

  • Bennie Thompson (D), chair
  • Elaine Luria (D)
  • Jamie Raskin (D)
  • Stephanie Murphy (D)
  • Pete Aguilar (D)
  • Adam Schiff (D)
  • Zoe Lofgren (D)
  • Liz Cheney (R)
  • Kinzinger (R)

First testimony from four officers:

  • Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, U.S. Capitol Police
  • Officer Michael Fanone, Metropolitan Police Department
  • Officer Daniel Hodges, Metropolitan Police Department
  • Officer Harry Dunn, U.S. Capitol Police
image via @MikevWUSA, 9:56 AM, 21 Jul 2021
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