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This doctoral thesis, researched at McGill University, Montreal, discusses the technological, compositional and performance-practice aspects of computer-based live and interactive electronic vocal music. Live performance-based electronic music indicates a composition by which the vocal, instrumental and/or electronic sounds are processed in real time. By surveying historical developments, technological advances, aesthetics, and important figures, this document intends to assist singers in gaining a global perspective of the field in hopes of facilitating interest in the performing and commissioning of live electronic vocal compositions. An important element of this thesis is an annotated appendix of computer-based live and interactive electronic vocal music detailing instrumentation, technical requirements, texts, performance notes and publisher contact information. In order to assist in the study and performance of these works, relevant performance issues are explored, and a methodology and step-by-step checklist for learning contemporary and electronic vocal music is included. An analysis of three vocal works in this genre is presented: En Echo by Philippe Manoury, Erba nera che cresci segno nero tu vivi by Mauro Lanza, and Avant la larme by David Adamcyk. PUBLICATIONS eContact! 10.4 ‹ Live / Improvisation in Electroacoustics. Montréal: Communauté électroacoustique canadienne / Canadian Electroacoustic Community (September 2008). http://cec.concordia.ca/econtact/10_4/klein_livevoice.html eContact! 12.4 ‹ Analysis and Perception. Montréal: Communauté électroacoustique canadienne / Canadian Electroacoustic Community (February 2010). DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE http://tactilicio.us/projects/commotion-contingence/ “NEW MODES OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN PERFORMANCE” FQRSC Grant (Fonds de recherché sur la société et la culture) – collaborative project sponsoring two composers, two performers and one sound engineer. Final project culminated in large-scale electronic work performed at the 2004 Jusqu’aux Oreilles Contemporary Music Festival of Montreal. http://cec.concordia.ca/econtact/10_4/klein_livevoice.htmlhttp://tactilicio.us/projects/commotion-contingence/shapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

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