{"product_id":"baltakas-realine-composers-edition","title":"Baltakas: re(a)line","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vikintas Baltakas (1972-)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eAny Instrument, Electronics\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: re(a)line (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.3\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.6\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003efor any melodic instrument and live electronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central idea of re(a)line is the unfolding of a continuous musical line in its many shapes and expressions. I am deeply interested in modal forms and flexible musical structures, and expect a musician for this work who has experience in free improvisation. The score was deliberately written in a free, graphic style—providing only musical textures—to create a creative space for a sensitive musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work consists of 16 graphically notated pages, each representing a specific musical texture along with instructions for electronic transformation. The piece has an open form: only the first page is fixed, while the order of the remaining pages can change with each performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with the first section, which is recorded live. in the following section, this recording is played back and modified by the soloist's performance, then recorded again. Each new section takes the previously transformed version as its basis, creating a chain of evolving sound layers. Through this process, the electronic component develops continuously, producing a vivid, morphing musical line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the piece was originally written for saxophone, it may also be performed on any melodic solo instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Composers Edition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45176485806159,"sku":"ce-vb1ra1-pr-s","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/f49b421db0ab83815edc707057db2811.jpg?v=1778179036","url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/products\/baltakas-realine-composers-edition","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}