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Yes, 40 discrete channels! I just experienced this marvelous work at the High Museum of Art here in Atlanta. The music is 16th-century composer Thomas Tallis’ “Spem in Alium” which is a dense choral piece arranged for 40 individual voices. Cardiff recorded the performance with a mic on each individual so that each speaker produces the sound of just a single voice (except for the boy soprano parts which contain 2 unison voices). The speakers are configured to match the arrangement - 8 groups each consisting of 5 voices. The sound when positioned in the center is magnificent as various groups enter and rest throughout culminating in the 40-part finale. But the real joy is wandering amongst the speakers and being able to hear the unique qualities of the individual groups and singers. A magnificent and unique experience. Check out the links below (particularly the audio) for more.
Here's an excellent audio feature (Studio 360) on the exhibit:
http://www.studio360.org/story/janet-cardiffs-40-part-motet/
And an article on its current Atlanta location:
http://www.artsatl.com/2014/10/janet-cardiff-the-forty-part-motet-high-museum/
Here's an excellent audio feature (Studio 360) on the exhibit:
http://www.studio360.org/story/janet-cardiffs-40-part-motet/
And an article on its current Atlanta location:
http://www.artsatl.com/2014/10/janet-cardiff-the-forty-part-motet-high-museum/