Paul Mac, Ensemble Offspring - Mesmerism

from The Night With​.​.​. Live Vol. Two by TNW Music

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Mesmerism began as a sequential pattern of modes created as the result of a simple task undertaken when attempting to learn the programme Max/MSP. As a part of this process, the composer also used a “word of the day” app to suggest song titles as creative starting points. In Mesmerism the pattern of modes begins as a kind of musical scaffolding to suggest harmonic progressions and melodies. It was then applied to drum samples to explore implied rhythms, in an effort to find satisfying answers to the questions raised by the process.

The piece started its life as an electronic track on Paul’s 2019 album ‘Mesmerism’ and Ensemble Offspring’s artistic director Claire Edwardes suggested it be arranged for quartet and backing track for their 2019 European Tour. Thanks to the amazing Jessica Wells for notating the work and thanks to the members of Ensemble Offspring who were integral in perfecting the arrangement.

Paul Mac is one of the leading figures in Australian electronic music. He is a composer, songwriter, musician and producer. Paul is a multi-ARIA Award winner for his work with underground dance pioneers Itch-E & Scratch-E and for his own solo work. The list of artists with whom he’s collaborated over recent years includes Sia, Daniel Johns, George Michael and Ngaiire.www.paulmac.com.au

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from The Night With​.​.​. Live Vol. Two, released August 27, 2021
Composer - Paul Mac
Arranger - Jessica Wells
Performer - Ensemble Offspring

Producer - Matthew Whiteside
Recording, Mix and Mastering Engineer - Timothy Cooper

Performed at The Night With... 2019

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