coNNector
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Composer: Nicholas J. Cannady
Duration: 9:30
Scoring: Trumpet in Bb and Fixed Media
Materials: Digital Score (8.5x11)
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Duration: 9:30
Scoring: Trumpet in Bb and Fixed Media
Materials: Digital Score (8.5x11)
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Program Note
The composition of coNNector is a culmination of a rich tapestry of influences. The first and foremost of these influences is a specific section of the interstate in Downtown Atlanta. This is where the two major highways, Interstate 75 and 85, converge. This stretch of road extends all the way from the bustling and dynamic Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, to the vibrant and lively district of Uptown Atlanta. This road is colloquially known as the Downtown Connector.
The Downtown Connector, a marvel of urban planning and infrastructural development, is notorious for its heavy traffic. It ranks as one of the busiest stretches of interstate in the entire country, accommodating an impressive eight lanes of traffic on both northbound and southbound sides. Day in and day out, it witnesses a flurry of vehicles, making it a significant part of Atlanta's cityscape.
In Atlanta, the act of driving is often compared to racing. There's a certain rhythm to the city's traffic - a symphony of acceleration and deceleration, of quick lane changes and calculated maneuvers. This rhythm, this virtual race that plays out on Atlanta's roads, heavily influenced the creation of coNNector. To encapsulate this atmosphere of speed and adrenaline, synths were heavily used in the work. Their unique sound provides a sense of urgency and velocity, effectively capturing the essence of racing on the city's streets.
coNNector also draws heavy inspiration from the world of video games, specifically racing game franchises. Renowned series such as Ridge Racer, Need for Speed, RUSH, and Midnight Club have all contributed to the atmosphere and themes of coNNector. These games, with their thrilling high-speed races and immersive, competitive atmospheres, have left an indelible mark on the work. Each race in these games, each high-speed chase and nail-biting finish, has found echoes in the composition of coNNector, adding further depth and dimension to the work.
Thus, coNNector is a portrait of life in Atlanta, a nod to the thrill of racing games, and a testament to the transformative power of diverse influences.
— Nicholas J. Cannady
The Downtown Connector, a marvel of urban planning and infrastructural development, is notorious for its heavy traffic. It ranks as one of the busiest stretches of interstate in the entire country, accommodating an impressive eight lanes of traffic on both northbound and southbound sides. Day in and day out, it witnesses a flurry of vehicles, making it a significant part of Atlanta's cityscape.
In Atlanta, the act of driving is often compared to racing. There's a certain rhythm to the city's traffic - a symphony of acceleration and deceleration, of quick lane changes and calculated maneuvers. This rhythm, this virtual race that plays out on Atlanta's roads, heavily influenced the creation of coNNector. To encapsulate this atmosphere of speed and adrenaline, synths were heavily used in the work. Their unique sound provides a sense of urgency and velocity, effectively capturing the essence of racing on the city's streets.
coNNector also draws heavy inspiration from the world of video games, specifically racing game franchises. Renowned series such as Ridge Racer, Need for Speed, RUSH, and Midnight Club have all contributed to the atmosphere and themes of coNNector. These games, with their thrilling high-speed races and immersive, competitive atmospheres, have left an indelible mark on the work. Each race in these games, each high-speed chase and nail-biting finish, has found echoes in the composition of coNNector, adding further depth and dimension to the work.
Thus, coNNector is a portrait of life in Atlanta, a nod to the thrill of racing games, and a testament to the transformative power of diverse influences.
— Nicholas J. Cannady
Reproduction Notice:
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.