componist
Ville Raasakka is a composer based in Helsinki, Finland. He works with ecology and environmental sounds. His compositional practice ranges from orchestral and chamber music to electronics, installation and performance ...
gerelateerde werken
Black Cloud, Under Ground : for orchestra / Ville Raasakka
Genre:
Orkest
Subgenre:
Orkest
Bezetting:
fl fl-a ob eh 2cl(cl-b) fg cfg 4h 2tpt 3trb tb 2perc str
Miles Upon Miles : for violin and electronics / Yip Ho Kwen Austin
Genre:
Electronische Muziek
Subgenre:
Viool met elektronica
Bezetting:
vl tape
Mithe IV : KS : for violin and electronics / Alla Zagaykevych
Genre:
Electronische Muziek
Subgenre:
Viool met elektronica
Bezetting:
vln tape
Reflections : Version for violin and electronics / Amos Elkana
Genre:
Electronische Muziek
Subgenre:
Viool met elektronica
Bezetting:
vn tape
compositie
Benzene : For violin and video / Ville Raasakka
Toelichting:
Benzene is one of the main derivatives of crude oil. As is commonly known, it is used in fuels and solvents. What is not so widely known, is that benzene derivatives play a significant role in our beauty and wellness products.
Benzalkonium chloride is an actibacterial chemical used in soaps, sun lotions and hair conditioners. It is as such a deadly poisonous chemical. Benzophenone is a UV blocker, that preserves the colours in nail polishes, other cosmetics, lip glosses and shampoos. It is a cancer inducing chemical. Benzyl benzoate is used for its perfume in many beauty products. This chemical is a known allergen.
I recorded sounds from using shampoo, mascara and nail polish in my bathroom. These closely recorded sounds are juxtaposed with music that could be in a beauty or wellness product commercial. I used a few corporate music samples to compose this imaginary advertisement music. The video consists of fragments of eighties tv commercials.
Ville Raasakka