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Rain

Description: Recording of Ton Bruynel's Rain for two live pianos (four pianists) and two soundtracks (through loudspeakers). The sonority of a rainshower was a model for this piece. The sounds of rain were recorded on tapes and electronically remade for vibrating strings. The noises of the rain were also used to trigger voltage-controlled apparatus. The product becomes the sound of an indoor rainshower.
Date: 1982
Duration: 9 minutes 28 seconds
Creator: Bruynèl, Ton
Partner: UNT Music Library

Adieu petit prince

Description: Recording of Ton Bruynèl's radio composition on the theme of "Le Petit Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "Adieu petit prince." The text of the composition is partly taken from a critical analysis of the children's book entitled "Fantaisie et mystique dans le Petit Prince" by Yves le Hir. The piece was commissioned by the Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation.
Date: 1982
Duration: 19 minutes 04 seconds
Creator: Bruynèl, Ton
Partner: UNT Music Library

From the Tripod

Description: Recording of Ton Bruynèl's From the Tripod. "Give me the strength and courage to contemplate this world without disgust." Baudelaire We hear this quote at the end of Ton Bruynèl's work as a mechanical bird passes and bells ring. This program music musically traces a kind of history of the West commented upon by a group of women, from Grace to American society. "From the Tripod" is a piece for loudspeakers, women, and listeners.
Date: unknown
Duration: 15 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Bruynèl, Ton
Partner: UNT Music Library
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