Networked or “telematic” music performances take many forms, ranging from small laptop ensembles using local area networks to long-distance musical collaborations using audio and video links. Two important concerns for any networked performance are: (1) what is the role of communication in the music performance? In particular, what are the esthetic and pragmatic justifications for performing music at a distance, and (2) how are the effects of communication latency ameliorated or incorporated into the performance? A recent project, the Global Net Orchestra, is described. In addition to addressing these two concerns, the technical aspects of the project, which achieved a coordinated performance involving 68 computer musicians, each with their own connection to the network, are described.
['Roger B. Dannenberg', 'Thomas P. Neuendorffer']
Scaling Up Live Internet Performance with The Global Net Orchestra