V. Chaconne: Among the Stars, Bach Violin Partita No. 2 | Clarinet and Oboe

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A year and a half in the making, the Chaconne culminates Bach Violin Partita No. 2: A Journey Through Outer Space. As opposed to the previous movements of this project, where all the animation was hand-drawn and animated by Nikki Pet, the Chaconne is special in that the animated constellations featured were entirely digitally generated.
These "constellations" are actually computer-generated networks that represent the notes and phrase structure of the music, using NCBot, a software created by Kaitlin Pet as part of her research as an informatics PhD at Indiana University. Each star represents a different note, and each connecting line represents paths between adjacent notes. The overall formation within the constellation is generated from the phrase structures within the piece. Since NCBot was originally created as a visualization tool for MIDI scores, there was a big challenge coordinating the flashing star-notes and live music. By incorporating score-following technology and realtime signaling, we were able to digitally generate a perfect match between the animation and the music.
For more details about the creation of the networks and the project in general, stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes video of how we put this performance together. Please subscribe to this channel to stay updated on that video and other future performances!
Watch the other movements here:
I. Allemande: From the Earth to the Moon • I. Allemande: From the...
II. Courante: The Sun • II. Courante: The Sun,...
III. Sarabande: In the Solar System • III. Sarabande: In the...
IV. Gigue: Comet Shower • IV. Gigue: Comet Showe...
Nikki Pet, clarinet
Kaitlin Pet, oboe

[@cristianpastorello6900]

Wonderful performance! Very creative graphics and excellent rendition of one of the most admirable works by J. S .Bach. Congrats Nikki and Caitlin!

[@claripet]

Thank you so much Cristian! We both remember our piano days well, and definitely wouldn't be where we are today without your early guidance :))) Hope you and your family are doing well!

[@k79387]

gorgeous music and the NEATEST visualizations!!

[@claripet]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@DPetSax]

Fantastic! never seen anything like this, you ladies are amazing

[@claripet]

thanks doug!!!

[@jimhayes7182]

Brava!

[@xAuroraMist]

This is so cool!

[@claripet]

❤️❤️❤️

[@glassct2530]

Stunning!!! Such an exciting performance and mesmerizing graphics! Bravo!

[@claripet]

☺️☺️☺️

[@delsonmanchan1367]

Amazing 💯🎵🎼

[@claripet]

Thank you so much!!

[@obbiepet1036]

Bravo Ladies, I loved the graphics and am carried away by the music. It flows beautifully. Listening makes forget all about Karl.

[@claripet]

🐀🐀🐀