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Transmission's Edge

from A Century's Quarter by Benedict Roff-Marsh

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This was the fastest piece to write as it is mostly an automated noise section repeated over ascending octaves and then a set of descending chords. Sometimes simple is just the best way.

I set out to write an echo of A Long Time Coming from Gods but quickly had a feel that was far more reminiscent of the loneliness of The Edge Of Transmission idea. The electric piano was played over the end in one take and then I made a shorted noodle that is repeated quietly 6 times under the modulated noise to help tie everything together and give it a bit more movement.

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from A Century's Quarter, released September 1, 2012

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Benedict Roff-Marsh Brisbane, Australia

Trained as a Mix Engineer in the late 80's in a tape-based studio making AM Radio jingles. It taught me to deliver and focus on the right result instead of messing about for days over whether 234ms or 243ms was more socially acceptable. I noticed that everyone was a bit afraid of the electronics. Composing helped me understand how to mix better. ... more

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