Scott McLaughlin talks on video to Michael Quinn about a range of subjects, from compositional ideas and methods to his musical background and working with performers.
Copyright ©2008 Contemporary Music Centre, Ireland.
An Interview with Scott McLaughlin
Episode 1
[17.4M; 18:52] mp3 clip
Moving away from traditional notation
The decision to become a composer
Listening habits
Basing compositions on object relationships
Working closely with musicians
Music excerpts used:
0:15
Five Bells for Elliott Carter
4:00
Dunes
9:10
Penumbra
15:15
Primes
Episode 2
[17.7M; 19:09] mp3 clip
Finding affinity with fellow composers
The work 'Inner Shadow' for the Beckett Centenary
Giving performers control over a piece
Rejecting the orchestral model
Working on his doctorate
Music excerpts used:
4:00
Inner Shadow
8:05
Whitewater
13:36
Moraine II
16:11
Torsion
Scott McLaughlin was interviewed on video by Michael Quinn Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin, on 29 May 2008.
The views expressed in this interview are those of the persons concerned and are not necessarily those of the Contemporary Music Centre.
