Clapping is our first musical instrument. Even before we fully engage our vocal cords, mommies and daddies around the world coax simple rhythms out of 1 and 2 year olds. Clapping provides a simple space to become both performer and audience member simultaneously, without additional equipment. I am looking forward to utilizing this intersection, in a tangible (interactive) way, during the Soul of Brooklyn Launch Party.
In addition to investigating examples of popular music containing clapping as a compositional element, I have been inspired by the minimalist work of Steve Reich. See below for a video of his seminal work, "Clapping Music"...
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