Project 01
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Trace Frameworks is a recording project that is directed by a series of randomized prompts and musical variables.
Latest Release
Project 01: Working Title
Short 1–2 sentence description of the project. How it was generated, what it feels like, or where it fits in the larger Trace Frameworks story.
Project Catalog (Preview)
This is an ongoing archive. As each album is released, its Trace Frameworks “recipe,” worksheets, and sample pack will be added here.
Project 02
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Project 03
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What is Trace Frameworks?
Trace Frameworks is a composition system built from repeatable constraints: blocks, anchors, catches, releases, and chance-based directions. Each project is a different “run” through the system, using new starting material but the same underlying rules.
Every album documented here includes:
- Block lists and direction card draws
- Worksheets, mosaics, and process notes
- Sample packs from the sessions
- Links to the final release and Substack essay
This site is meant as:
- An archive for the 24-project cycle
- A resource for other artists who want to adapt the framework
- A place to share the “behind the scenes” documents
Over time, you’ll also find guides for using Trace Frameworks in classrooms, workshops, and collaborative projects.