Waiata Mai (AWE)

Abstract or Summary

Exploring cross-cultural research collaboration through internet-based collaborative technology. Presented as part of the Waiata Mai concert for Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori (Performance is at 3hrs, 20mins and 20seconds through the concert) A musical exploration of internet based collaboration in realtime through long-form musical textures and structured improvisation. A compositional realisation of slow music. A meditative type of musical structure that is predicated by the limitations of technology, and informed by traditions of ambient music, soundscape, minimalism and contemporary classical music, alongside the traditions of taonga puoro