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Mini opera 'The Alien' (pt 1/2) - Using technology to manipulate vocal sounds
British composer and pianist Jocelyn Pook is seen working in the studio on her short opera on the theme of abduction by aliens - 'The Alien'. Singer Melanie Pappenheim discusses how the apocalyptic lyrical themes are played backwards using tape reversal to create an alien 'language'. The trance-like pleading quality of the vocal helps to create the appropriate mood.
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