Alvin Lucier - Septet for Three Winds, Four Strings and Pure Wave Oscillator

from "Crossings" (1990, Lovely Music)
bassoon -- Gary Bennett
cello -- Julie Ribchinsky
clarinet -- Thomas Ridenour
double bass -- Roy Wiseman
ensemble -- The New World Consort of Wesleyan University
flute [alto] -- Peter Standaart
viola -- Sharon Dennison
violin -- Perry Elliot

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Why a double bass?

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Because it's upper register is mellow and blends well with a sine tone.

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A double bass grounds the floor