MODULAR DYNAMICS - MUSIC OF THE UNIVERSE Part 2

MODULAR DYNAMICS - MUSIC OF THE UNIVERSE Part 2 Natural Order Unique Independent Voices in Balance The Inteconnected line that threads through each of us Momentary Images in the Flow of the Continuum Modular Dynamics Individual motifs, lines, and ideas existing as independent modules. Developing dynamically with each other to create free and evolving permutations The permutations become polytonal, polyphonic, polymetric, and polyrhythmic Evolving into a larger module of independence and interdependence Co-existing in an all inclusive sound field which shifts through impermanent improvised cycles Visually, this has been represented by Paul Klee's "Twittering Machine" Rhythmically, meters shift and overlap, including odd and even metric structures. Variable time signatures Length of phrasing and form evolves over time and may resolve after many minutes Auditorily, examples appear in the music of Bali and elsewhere. Aspects of Sound At times, music composition and notation is intended to be performed as it is written or within the interpretation of a composer's so called intent. That will not be the case here. Here music composition and notation is presented as a guide to be used to develop, expand, develop and improvise upon. To enable musicians to expand their personal sound and sound creations My interests are in musicians producing sound in an unencumbered fashion, freely and naturally. These are musical ideas which allow musicians to have a unique individual voice among others. That can exist independently or interdependently among other unique voices. Each musician is given a melodic or rhythmic line. They can express and adhere strictly to the line or can interpret it with any degree of latitude. To become one with their line/voice. All of the given musical lines/voices will appear at various moments in time. At times, all will appear layered upon one another = Sound Density The degree of density, or mass, varies and shifts throughout the composition = Sound Performance/Expression There are many ideas existing in the universe I come from a humble place offering some ideas that others may use and add to or not The joy of musical creation and personal expression is from unique persons which we are all There are multiple approaches to this journey, experience, reality From concrete strictures or none And all possibilities in between Fresh Fashion of Sound Fluid Movement of Spread and Stacked Infinite Musical lines Gradual Layering and Development of Particular, Distinct Sensibilities Transposed, Non-Transposed Sound Currents - Sound Mass Stacked layers of Melodic Lines create Harmonic Colors that Blend, Integrate, and Interact Sound Formations - Glaciers, Currents, Movement Mass of Sound Together Achieves a New Recognition Sound Currents - Mass Modules Interacting - Modular Dynamics Continuously evolving and varying. The sound moves fluidly at varying speeds. At times the movement and length is uniform within the melody, harmony, and rhythm. Shifting Tonal Centers At times, the movement and length varies. At other times, they all sound spontaneously as determined by the performers. The musicians perform transposed lines and tones at times. At other times, some or all of the musicians perform non-transposed lines/tones Harmonic Colors Harmony and harmonic colors are created by the combinations of layered melodic lines as they are sounded Colors enhance the melodic contour Color motion is tied to the melodic line Tonal centers shift according to the sound layer Harmony and harmonic colors are created by the combinations of these melodic lines as they are sounded. David S. Bond Copyright © 2020 by David S. Bond All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form.