Terminal Quartet

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About the Terminal Quartet

Terminal Quartet, Brisbane, 2004

The Terminal Quartet was conceived by Andrew Garton as a means to perform his structured improvisations and to define software as instrument, both in an audible and visual context. The Quartet was founded in December 2003.

The Terminal Quartet is comprised of musicians, sound and video composers/artists that utilise computers and/or synthesis in their practice. Members need not remain tied to the Quartet as it offers flexibility in structure and performance. The Quartet can be convened where ever collaborators may be sourced.

The Quartet performs structured improvisations. Musicians research and arrange individual movements in isolation from each other as governed by the context and structure of Garton's compositions, for example, the Drift Theory series.

The Quartet is comprised of a fresh combination of musicians for each performance, each representing entirely different styles, skills, techniques, approaches and cultures.

Performed works

Structured improvisations performed by various incarnations of the Terminal Quartet. Includes composers notes and where possible, recorded works.

Graz-Stadt Drift | Performed by Andrew Garton, Josef 'Seppo' Grundler, Peter Venus and a turntable.
Licht Drift | Performed by Andrew Garton, Lawrence English, Andrew Kettle, Julian Knowles | Audio
On Sacred Rights | Performed by Andrew Garton, Steve Law, Ash Wednesday, John Grant | Audio
In Drift We Trust | Performed by Andrew Garton, Ollie Olsen, Ross Bencina and Paul Abad with special guests Robert Henke (aka Monolake) and Steve Law | Audio
Synesthesia Urbania | Performed by Andrew Garton, Jin Sangtae, Ryu Hankil, Hong Solme, Choi Soohwan | Audio
Drift Theory 3 | Performed by Andrew Garton, Ollie Olsen, Steve Law, John Arthur Grant
Drift Theory 2 | Performed by Andrew Garton, Andy Bagley, Paul Abad, Andrew Kettle | Audio (On demand audio courtesy ABC Classic FM)
Drift Theory 1 | Performed by Andrew Garton, Steve Law, Paul Abad, Jeremy Yuille | Audio

Performances

2009-01-29 Stockwerk Jazz, Graz, Austria - Andrew Garton, Ludwig Zeininger, Joseph 'Seppo' Grundler, Peter Venus

2008-07-24 Building an Australian Commons, ccSalon, State Library of Queensland, Brisbane - Andrew Garton, Lawrence English, Andrew Kettle,, Julian Knowles

2007-01-26 Invasion Day Festival, Make it up Club, Fitzroy - Andrew Garton, Steve Law, Ash Wednesday, John Grant

2006-02-07 Make it up Club, Fitzroy - Andrew Garton, Ollie Olsen, Robert Henke, Ross Bencina, Steve Law, Paul Abad

2005-08-22 Art Centre Nabi, Seoul - Andrew Garton, Jin Sangtae, Ryu Hankil, Hong Solme, Choi Soohwan

2005-04-19 Make it up Club, Bar Open, Fitzroy, Melbourne - Andrew Garton, Ollie Olsen, Steve Law, John Arthur Grant

2004-07-25 Small Black Box/Liquid Architecture, Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane - Andrew Garton, Andy Bagley, Paul Abad, Andrew Kettle

2003-12-18 Debut performance, Lambsgo Bar, Fitzroy, Melbourne - Andrew Garton, Steve Law, Paul Abad, Jeremy Yuille

Setup and technical requirements

Performances of Drift Theory require the following resources:

Stereo or diffusion sound system + operator
1 x 8-12 channel mixer (on-stage)
Video projector + screen
4 x spots hung above each performer
2 to 4 individual tables or tressles
4 x seats or stools

On-stage equipment is to be arranged as illustrated in the sample diagram below.

Stage layout

Media

Catalogue Notes: Small Black Box / Liquid Architecture5, 25 July 2004

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