DESCRIPTION:
For the Garden of Memory annual Solstice performance at Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, June 21, 2009. The Crank Ensemble presents "String Theory". Excerpt features Bronwyn Ximm as "stimulator", with Hugh Behm-Steinberg, Mark Brest van Kempen, Vicki Olds and Bodil Fox as "tuners", with Mary Behm-Steinberg as "knitter". Sound is generated by placing piezo contact microphones on nylon string, and embedding them in knitting needles. Knitting concept by Bodil.