Language is a stereophonic sound structure (duration: 6 minutes, 27 seconds) composed for seven vocalists (none of whom are using their vocal cords). During playback (in complete darkness), the work should be played as loud as possible, without causing damage to any speaker equipment, or anyone's ears.

Title of Composition: Language 

Year Composed: 2003 

Duration: 6 minutes, 27 seconds 

Performing Rights Organization: ASCAP  

Bio:

Josh Goldman is a composer / improviser / guitarist / educator who resides in the United States. He composes / improvises / performs music, using acoustic and electronic sources, for various ensembles and settings. Much of his music combines sound and visual elements (film / video / various installation spaces). His compositions and performances have been heard and awarded internationally. Mr. Goldman holds degrees from New England Conservatory of Music (BM in music performance) and Brooklyn College, CUNY (MM in music composition).

1. When did you feel that the work was starting to be written? 

After playing with the sounds for an extended period of time the overall structure of the work seemed to reveal itself in a very organic way. 
 

2. How did that first become evident to you? 

After living with the sounds for an extended period of time, and feeling inspired by this process, I made a conscience decision to write the work.