Streaming

ˈstriːmɪŋ/ adjective: streaming

COMPUTING relating to or making use of a form of tape transport in which data may be transferred in bulk while the tape is in motion.”a streaming tape drive”

◦ (of data) transmitted in a continuous stream while earlier parts are being used.

stream striːm/ verb gerund or present participle: streaming

(of liquid, air, gas, etc.) run or flow in a continuous current in a specified direction.”she sat with tears streaming down her face”

◦ (of a mass of people or things) move in a continuous flow in a specified direction.”he was watching the taxis streaming past”

◦ run with tears, sweat, or other liquid.”my eyes were streaming”

◦ (of hair, clothing, etc.) float or wave at full extent in the wind.”her black cloak streamed behind her”

COMPUTING transmit or receive (data, especially video and audio material) over the Internet as a steady, continuous flow

Composer’s Note:

Whilst streaming is full of cross-references, development and variants of its material held together by a fabric of rhythmic units permeating the work as a whole, it was conceived and should be performed as a stream of consciousness; a single, uninterrupted flow of ideas constantly in a state of flux and regeneration; detailed, colourful and frequently energetic and explosive.

Marc Yeats

“Today, received “Streaming” for Kingma System quartertone alto flute by Marc Yeats. A massive 20< minute energy field. What a terrifying talent this man has. Effortless. Unreal. Such a distinct honor.”

Carlton Vickers

Acknowledgements: I am grateful for the use of Carla Rees wonderful resource The Kingma System Alto Flute: A Practical Guide for Composers and Performers (2013 version) Royal College Of Music, London for multiphonic and multiphonic trill fingerings for the Kingma system quartertone alto flute. The resource can be accessed here.

Dedicated to Carlton Vickers.