Re: [microsound] melody

[paul webb <paulwebb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

with a Nod to James Tenney

Focus, Parametric:  the directing of our attention
towards a particular parameter- generally the
parameter with the highest rate of change or degree of
articulation within a giving 'klang' or sequence.

Parameter being any distinctive attribute of sound,

from Meta/Hodus

--- "<<< audi sensa >>>" <audisensa@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> with a nod to Ornette, I shall offer the following
> bumper sticker
> philosophy:
> 
> rhythm, melody, and harmony are constantly shifting
> and switching duties.
> it's the pitch, timbre and texture that sheds light
> and allows you to decide
> which one you think you're hearing...
> 
> s.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > melody and rhythm are of course one of the basic
> and
> > most important elements of all music in general
> and
> > many musicians use them in different ways. i think
> > it's always good when there are further
> explorations
> > in the melody-field.
> 
> While this is essentially true, I think that harmony
> tends to get
> overlooked often.
> It seems that a lot of electronic musicians, who
> frown on mostly
> rhythmic compositions, seem to look toward melodic
> lines. (e.g.
> so-called "melodic IDM").
> My big problem (not really ;) ) is that not enough
> electronic musicians
> are really trying to explore the area of mulitple
> parts harmonies and
> counterpoint while tying it into complicated
> rhythmic structures.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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