Decomposing Messiaen. Techniques of musical language. Episode 5 - "polyrhythms"
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Episode 5 - "polyrhythms for a better life!" . What musical techniques does Messiaen use to generate polyrhythms? Messiaen uses partial statements of patterns that could take hours to fully complete - what effect does this have on us the listening audience? As usual lots of examples at the piano. Includes the next update to my ongoing 'practice etude' now including two part rhythmic ostinato played on two melodicas. (Also find an arrangement of a polyrhythmic canon inspired by John Cage.)
0:00 index
2:30 a personal reminder why I'm doing this
13:49 what is a polyrhythm and some techniques for deriving
26:43 examples at the piano
33:00 a sneaky homage to John Cage
48:23 what is Messiaen doing? ( includes a relevant quote from Thomas Mann)
56:08 the 'practice etude' played on two melodicas
This series of videos reads through 'Techniques of my Musical Language' by Olivier Messiaen.
In each episode, I'll work through the text and also play the many musical examples Messiaen provides. Occasionally I'll work on some homework assignments, setting myself the task to write short practice pieces based on the material at hand.
Studying music is a fair analogy for examining the human condition. The music of Olivier Messiaen is particularly suited for this study. I'll often wander into an extra-musical tangent hoping to explore more about composition, listening, performing and practicing. - Hudba
Thanks 🙏 for videos.🙏🌹
Most welcome thanks
You really helped me out with these videos. Thanks alot!
I'm glad this series is helpful. Do let me know if you have a specific question or suggestion.
Thank you! very beautifully intriguing the two melódicas practice etude :D
Yes, thanks for listening through.
44:25 if you like to explore mensural canon’s as a topic, I have a piece that you will really like (I think): Missa Prolationum by Johannes Ockeghem