Duane Pitre
"Pons" (2021)
Pons (Latin for “bridge”) is a major structure in the upper part of the human brainstem which is involved in the regulation of breathing, the sensation of hearing and the regulation of deep sleep. Duane Pitre's work of the same name ties in with his electro-acoustic experiments with mood systems and explores tension and relaxation within the thematic use of a pure interval. Pitre is working on a music that evokes both emotions and trance-like states, musical "breathing exercises" that lead consciousness into dream like states.
Performances
Sunday 22 August 2021
"Pons" (World Premiere)
Bohemian Drips - Kleiner Wasserspeicher
Belforter Straße - 10405 Berlin-Prenzlauerberg
photo by Cristina Marx
Friday 11 September 2020
"Pons" (work in progress)
Well Tuned Brass 2020
KM28
Karl-Marx-Straße 28 - 12043 Berlin-Neukölln
Recording - live at KM28, Berlin on 11 September 2020
"Bridge of Varolius" (2020)
Studio piece made with early rehearsal recordings for “Pons”
Duane Pitre
photo by Todd Taylor
Duane Pitre is an American experimental composer and musician. His work utilizes electronic and/or acoustic instrumentation and often explores the balance between chaos and discipline. Pitre utilizes alternate tuning schemes, with a primary focus on Just Intonation, enabling him to explore unconventional harmonies and psychoacoustic rhythms. The composer works in a solo/ensemble capacity and with Turk Dietrich (Second Woman, Belong) as First Tone.
Hilary Jeffery and Duane Pitre in conversation :