Research Catalog

Spacings.

Title
Spacings. Tape A, Tape B / music by Takehisa Kosugi.
Author
Kosugi, Takehisa, 1938-
Publication
December, 1989

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Company.
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation, donor.
Found In
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Description
2 streaming audio files (40 minutes total) : digital
Uniform Title
Doubles (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
Alternative Title
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection. Audio materials.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Live sound recordings.
Note
  • Title, date and recording information provided by cataloger based on handwritten notes on original containers.
  • Handwritten notes on original containers: "Takehisa Kosugi "Spacings" music for "Doubles" ; Tape A ; Tape B ; (15 inches/second) <tails out> original master tape ; Dec. 1989 (NYC)".
  • Accompanying paper insert: "[page 1] Content of Tapes: Tape A. #1. medium speed pattern movement, #2. constant pulsations for high tone rhythm over/lapingly [sic] followed with fast pattern later, #3. a) fast speed pattern movement, b) medium speed pattern movement ; Tape B. #1. fast speed pattern movement with tremoro (fastest panning position), #2. medium/fast lower tone pulsations which change in various directions, followed with dynamic (wooper) rhythm later ; [page 2] "Spacings" Tapes A & B, (alternatively played, partially overlapped) ; Tape A. #1. 0'00 - 7'50 (fade out) - 8'00, #2. 10'50 (fade in for 10 seconds) - 16'50 (fade out) - 17'00, #3. a) or b) 23'50 - til the end, either a) or b) played when the performance ends before 25'50. When the performance is longer than 25'50, a) must be played. ; Tape B. #1. 7'50 - 10'40 (fade out) - 10'50, #2. 16'50 (cresc./level up for 10 sec.) - til the end (tape ends at 25'20 otherwise) ; -These timings are not necessary to be very exact. -Sound levels must be adjusted when performing".
  • Contains music for Merce Cunningham's Doubles (1984).
  • Donor's inventory numbers: R065 (no. 1/Tape A), and, R061 (no. 2/Tape B).
  • Soundfields of the streaming files and the archival originals are undetermined.
  • Handwritten note taped to each original reel hub: "Baked 11/24/08 [illegible initials]".
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming audio only on site at NYPL Research Libraries.
Source (note)
  • Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Contents
  • Streaming file 1, Tape A: [Track] 1 (0:00-10:00) -- [Track] 2 (10:06-18:18) -- [Track] 3a (18:24-24:25) -- [Track] 3b (24:29-26:39)
  • Streaming file 2, Tape B: [Track] 1 (0:00-4:19) -- [Track] 2 (4:24-13:02)
Call Number
*LT-10-A 3072
OCLC
890148108
Author
Kosugi, Takehisa, 1938- composer.
Title
Spacings. Tape A, Tape B / music by Takehisa Kosugi.
Production
December, 1989
Playing Time
002639 001302
Type of Content
performed music
Type of Medium
audio
Type of Carrier
audiotape reel
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
audio file
Event
Recorded in New York, New York, 1989 December.
Original Version
Archival originals: (2 audiotape reels (40 minutes total) : analog, 15 ips ; 10 in.) in *LT-10-A 3072.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming audio only on site at NYPL Research Libraries.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Local Note
Transferred from original open tape reels by the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.
Source
Gift; Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation, 2011-2012.
Connect to:
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Added Author
Merce Cunningham Dance Company.
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation, donor.
Added Title
Music for (work) : Doubles (Choreographic work : Cunningham)
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection. Audio materials.
Found In:
Merce Cunningham Dance Foundation Collection.
Research Call Number
*LT-10-A 3072
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