The composition 'Sudoku 82' is written for eight pianos, with Bryan Pezzone performing on piano for this recording.
Composition History
Christopher Hobbs has been working on a series of pieces called 'Sudoku' since 2005, with over 125 compositions in the series.
Recording & Production
This album, 'Sudoku 82', was recorded, edited, mixed, and mastered by Scott Fraser at Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, between May and July 2009.
Compositional Technique
The 'Sudoku' series by Christopher Hobbs uses Apple's GarageBand software and random procedures derived from hexadecimal sudoku puzzles and online random number generators.
Album & Artwork
The cover photograph for 'Sudoku 82' was taken by Richard Friedman and is used by permission.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Christopher Hobbs chooses the sounds and overall duration, but then allows random numbers to determine musical elements like placement, repetition, duration, and silence.
You might also enjoy...
Because This Must Be
Waves I Remember
Delibes: Lakmé: Flower Duet (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano)
