The Theory of Impossible Melody (ART 1004, 1989), by Larry Polansky

The Theory of Impossible Melody (ART 1004, 1989)

by Larry Polansky

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1.	B'rey'sheet (In the beginning) (Cantillation Study #1) 13:22	info
2.	Four Voice Canon #3 for Computer 01:47	info
3.	Four Voice Canon #4 for Marimbas 04:50	info
4.	Four Voice Canon #5 for Percussion 03:57	info
5.	Four Voice Canon #6 for Computer 03:28	info
6.	Simple Actions/Rules of Compossibility 22:42	info
7.	Psaltery (for Lou Harrison) 16:41	info

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released December 24, 1989

Digitally remastered by Tom Erbe and Larry Polansky
HMSL (Hierarchical Music Specification Language) written by Phil Burk, Larry Polansky, and David Rosenboom
Cover art is based on Larry Polansky's Haiga: Meditation on the 14 Impossible Ternary Forms for I Wayan Sadra, a "picture" of 14 three-note contours that are easily described but cannot exist.
Design and cover illustration by Michael Sumner
Thanks to Jody Diamond and Carter Scholz for editorial assistance.

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