Robert Scott Thompson is a significant and internationally recognized composer of computer music with over fifty works of computer music composed since 1981. The Strong Eye is a long-form work, some might suggest a concept album, of nearly 70 minutes in duration and in nine titled movements. Composed and recorded at the Danish Institute of Electroacoustic Music in 1991, under the auspices of a Fulbright Research Scholars Award. Robert's style of computer music eschews common techniques of electronic music creation involving MIDI and focuses instead on software synthesis and digital signal processing methods. This work was created using cmusic, an acoustic compiler created by F. Richard Moore, and various signal processing programs from the CARL software distribution. Flute source recordings are by John Fonville, bass flute sources by Sebastian Winston, cello sources by the composer and vocal sources by Victoria Bearden.

“By infesting his music with his own feelings and spirituality, Thompson achieves more than most of his peers.” - All Music Guide

“A serious and highly successful artistic endeavor. Remarkable work!” - Larry Bounds

“If Steve Roach and Morton Subotnick were to collaborate on a project, it might sound something like this. Bravo!!” - Across the Universe