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Location	Netherlands
Introduction	The computer group POW Ensemble was founded in 2001 by Dutch composer/saxophonist Luc Houtkamp, with the aim of exploring and expanding the musical potential of the computer. Due to its specific character, computer music often finds itself in a rather isolated world, where the listener gets the feeling that very specific but totally incomprehensible musical rules are followed. The POW Ensemble opens up this isolated universe and places the computer music in the centre of the musical world. Electronic or computer music is not another style in itself, but has the potency to move between different styles and musical traditions, and cross many boundaries. By making use of self-written software, a completely unique sound and identity are created. In addition, the use of the computer in improvised music offers great opportunities to create new and highly complex forms of interaction. By connecting computers to interactive networks, frameworks can be created in which not only the musicians but also their instruments react to and interact with each other. This way, the POW Ensemble represents a new, unique force in electronic music.

Location

Netherlands

Introduction

The computer group POW Ensemble was founded in 2001 by Dutch composer/saxophonist Luc Houtkamp, with the aim of exploring and expanding the musical potential of the computer. Due to its specific character, computer music often finds itself in a rather isolated world, where the listener gets the feeling that very specific but totally incomprehensible musical rules are followed. The POW Ensemble opens up this isolated universe and places the computer music in the centre of the musical world. Electronic or computer music is not another style in itself, but has the potency to move between different styles and musical traditions, and cross many boundaries. By making use of self-written software, a completely unique sound and identity are created. In addition, the use of the computer in improvised music offers great opportunities to create new and highly complex forms of interaction. By connecting computers to interactive networks, frameworks can be created in which not only the musicians but also their instruments react to and interact with each other. This way, the POW Ensemble represents a new, unique force in electronic music.