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Grade Descriptors

by Naomi Perera/Adam Langley

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Grade Descriptors is the fifth in a series of six pieces produced by Naomi Perera & Adam Langley with the assistance of the Leeds Conservatoire 2021 Graduate Fund.

Thematically Grade Descriptors investigates the issues that exist around the idea of grading and examining art. Is it possible to be truly objective about something as subjective as artistic expression? By imposing a standard on creativity, aren’t we actually stifling it, and encouraging homogeneity?

Grade Descriptors explores these ideas through a clash between flute and electronics. Starting out with solo flute, the piece develops as Naomi’s playing is gradually overwhelmed by a building cacophony of vocal samples. The samples become increasingly indecipherable until the noise is too great and Naomi is reduced to repeating the sentiments of the vocals herself, able to play no longer.

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released December 3, 2021

Recorded September 09, 2021

Naomi Perera: Flute, Vocals
Adam Langley: Electronics

Mastered by Joe Osbourne at joesmastering.co.uk

Cover art by Naomi Perera & Adam Langley

Produced with the assistance of the Leeds Conservatoire 2021 Graduate Fund.

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Adam Langley Leeds, UK

Adam Langley is an electronic musician based in Yorkshire.


He works with live electronics exploring the creative possibilities of the area between structured composition and improvisation.


Utilising synthesis and electroaoustic techniques to create immersive audio experiences, he has created works for multichannel audio and animation. ... more

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