The title is not a metaphor but rather a literal description. Zipper Music II is a collage of digitally manipulated zipper sounds. Bizarre though it may be, the inherent sonic properties of a zipping sound are surprisingly rich. This piece is an attempt to exploit these properties.

Awards

• 2nd prize, Hugh Le Caine Awards, SOCAN Foundation Awards for Young Composers 1998, Canada
• 1st prize, Electronic Music, CBC National Radio Competition for Young Composers 1998-99, Canada