Decay Is A Holy Process I for chamber ensemble

pick a short phrase or section of a piece to loop continuously

each loop each player attempts to imitate how they, or anyone else playing the same part, played the previous loop for example, variations in dynamics, timbre, tuning, rhythm and any mistakes


Decay Is A Holy Process II for soloists and aides

pick a short phrase to loop continuously. the soloist may take breaks as needed, either silently or use an aid such as a loop pedal. the soloist may also choose not to take any breaks and include their physical exhaustion as part of the performance

the aides may place or attach objects to change the sound of the soloist's instrument, or alter or remove pieces of the soloist's instrument, increasingly degrading the sound as the piece continues

Decay Is A Holy Process III for soloist

pick a note that is very difficult to play and attempt to sustain it as long as possible. take breaks as needed. the piece is over when you are no longer capable of playing the note

Decay Is A Holy Process IV

pick a short phrase to loop continuously. each loop play slightly quieter. the piece is over when you can no longer play quieter

Decay Is A Holy Process V

check regularly on something that is decaying

Decay Is A Holy Process VI

leave a battery powered synthesizer to make noise until it does not