Listen"Enemachine is a sonic journey through a fictitious whimsical machine. The piece begins with slow ringing timbres that suggest the machine gradually awakening. Rhythmic density increases as motifs form between small mechanisms operating within the machine. Quite suddenly there is enormous growth in volume and rhythmic interplay as the machine springs into its full exuberance as it performs a mysterious unknown function. Yet, as quickly as it began, the machine slows and begins to shut down. Ringing timbres become more prominent while only portions of earlier rhythmic motifs remain. Eventually the listeners’ journey concludes as a chord made of resonating metal signifies the machine shutting down."
Composer Biographical Notes
Wes Pittman (b. 1989) began his musical studies as a child, playing both Piano and Bassoon. Upon discovering his love for composition in High School, he decided to pursue it and Bassoon performance professionally. He is currently enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno where he studies composition with Jean-Paul Perrotte and Dr. James Winn. He also studies Bassoon with Dr. Christin Schillinger and improvisation with Dr. David Ake. Other works by him include a solo Piano composition, a score for a snowboard video, a multimedia collaboration for video and electronic music entitled morning city, and music for the video game Prime.
[graphics and notes by the composer]
Media Artist-Printmaker Ellie Honl will be featured in a one-person exhibition in February 2009 at the Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. We caught up with her in Wisconsin on December 20, 2008 for one of Radio CCAI's inaugural programs, "The Conversation." Our thanks to Ellie for helping blaze the trail! 
