Navigating time: a portfolio of compositions
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Wright, Matthew James. 2009. Navigating time: a portfolio of compositions. Doctoral thesis, Goldsmiths, University of London [Thesis]
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Abstract or Description
This practice-based composition PhD consists of a portfolio of creative work and a supporting commentary. The portfolio illustrates the main themes of my compositional thinking between the years 2005 and 2008 and in particular focuses on my approach to the role of time and therefore form in music. In the works, musical time is considered from a variety of perspectives, but with one essential goal: to explore form as an energised but essentially frozen surface, through and around which performers and, at times, the audience are given the ability to 'navigate'. In essence this approach calls for a personal synthesis between linear and multilinear (or 'modular') musical thinking and lends itself not just to scores for conventional concert instruments, but extends to encompass elements of 'tumtablism', interactive media and the creation of site-specific sound installations. The seven works presented in the portfolio are:
Vent/Glacier (2008) for 'prepared' tuba and electronics.
Entanglement Laws (2006-2007) for two saxophones, alto trombone, guitar, 4 keyboards and percussion. • Contact Theatre (2005-2008) for six turntables.
References to Books on Applied Mechanics (2006-8) for solo percussionist, electronics and website.
Music in the Shape of ELEVEN (2006) for flute, keyboard, string trio, harp, percussion and laptop.
Mixtape Zen (2007-2008) for four turntables and percussion.
Transference (51.16 North, 1.04 East) (2007-2008), an interactive sound installation for four website projections, microphone and loudspeakers.
The works are presented as scores and a DVD-ROM and the supporting commentary, of approximately 20,000 words, deals with the critical context within which these works are set. Drawing upon theories of minimal ism, improvisation, DJ culture, digital media and sonic art, I aim to explain the ways in which each of the works take a unique approach to the concept of 'navigating time.'
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Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Keywords: |
composition, time, music, turntablism |
| Date: |
2009 |
| Item ID: |
33818 |
| Date Deposited: |
25 Jul 2023 13:45 |
| Last Modified: |
08 Aug 2023 13:18 |
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