Pietro Grossi - Battimenti (Ants, 2003)

Italian electronic maestro Pietro Grossi composed Battimenti in 1965, using 94 near frequencies sectioned into groups of 2, 3, 4, or 5. The overlapping and interfering frequencies create a shimmering bed of sound, rich with harmonic beatings and deep overtones. The piece progresses additively, beginning with a study for two simultaneous sounds and growing from there. Originally considered just the building blocks for a latter piece, Battimenti stands on its own as a profound forerunner to later minimalist activities.


Battimenti