The Commission on the Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians found that the internment camps were a result of 'war hysteria,' 'race prejudice,' and 'a failure of political leadership.'
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Miya Masaoka aimed to convey the complex emotions her mother, Helen Sachi Masaoka, must have felt during her internment as a 13-year-old girl.
Recording & Production
The piece "Four Moons of Pluto" was recorded live at The Stone in New York City and incorporates sounds from the venue's heating system.
Historical Context
The album's inspiration stems from Executive Order 9066, signed on February 19, 1942, which led to the forced removal and imprisonment of over 110,000 Japanese Americans.
Compositional Technique
The piece "The Clattering of Life" features a 'double ensemble' with a string quartet playing written music and another group (percussion, synthesizer, koto) improvising.
Compositional Technique
The composition "Four Moons of Pluto" for solo double bass (and optional radiator) explores a lexicon of resonant areas on the bass, with proportions built on the harmonic series.
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