Decomposing Messiaen. Techniques of musical language. Episode 4 - "non-retrograde rhythms"

Episode 4 - "non-retrograde rhythm (and how to build them) . Messiaen draws an analogy between non-retrograde rhythms and modes of limited transposition. I extend that analogy beyond the musical domain - as does Messiaen. The unity of pattern is an essential mystery in his music. In this episode we get detailed on how to construct patterns that fit the definition of non-retrograde. As always, lots of examples at the piano.
0:00 index
5:23 define retrograde rhythms and how to build them ( includes piano examples)
20:11 analogy between non-retrogradability and sides of limited transposition
32:44 Neumes and church music
40:37 working on the 'practice etude'
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.

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This is a very interesting series! found it thru a facebook ad of all things! keep at it man it is much appreciated, bravo!

[@andrewkaiser]

Thank you for the encouragement

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Copying messiaen?

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Studying, researching and presenting about Messiaen.