• Chicago
Oct 10, 2012 3:00 PM CDT
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Jam Session: The 2 Sides of CSO Resident Composer Mason Bates

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When was it that you knew this was the musical direction you wanted to go into?

"It was when I moved to San Francisco that I had my 'aha' moment. I became more familiar with the electronic style of music. Since there's no vocals, electronica really needs to pump up intricate rhythms, harmonies, and textures. The same can be said for the orchestra. It's like the world's largest synthesizer."

The commanding stage at Orchestra Hall.

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