Ghi Project : New Approach for Musical Instruments

This is a report of research project about developing musical instruments for interactive computer music. The project's name "GHI project" means that "It might be interesting that musical instrument shines, isn't it?" in Japanese. I examined the essences of instruments in my composition again on proverb "Taking a lesson from the past." First of all, I examined the relation between the performer, musical instruments and the audiences in my composition. I confirmed two of the relations: (1) classic style and (2) standard computer music (sensor/interface) style. Afterwards, I proposed the relation thirdly from a new aspect. At the first step, my project targeted and chose "Kendang"the traditional musical instrument of Indonesia. I produced the new instrument called "Cyber Kendang" which shone by itself with human performance. I composed a new piece featuring this instrument and performed at some concerts. Finally I discussed the new aspect of this project.