WIND FARM

Composer: 
John Gibson
Instrumentation freestyle: 
7 or more laptop computers
Year Authored: 
2009
Duration (min): 
8
First Performance: 
Electric Monster Laptop Ensemble, Montana State University

Wind Farm is a piece for laptop ensemble that touches metaphorically on the promise and problems of wind energy. Wind turbines could be an important source of renewable energy, but the turbines kill birds, disrupt habitats, confuse airplane and weather radar, and spoil natural views. How should we live with them?

Publisher: 
ACA
Publisher URL: 
American Composers Alliance

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