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Labels: videos
8.09.2008
8.01.2008
Graphic Music Notation
We've been examining graphic music notation in preparation for our upcoming project, These Walls Sing. Graphic notation developed as a way to express musical ideas not possible in conventional notation. Composers created all manner of symbols and designs to describe music on paper.
Our interest in it is all about relating music to design (initially in graphic design and eventually in architectural design). This exploration will also allow all three of us to visualize musical ideas without needing to master conventional notation. Eventually we will use our graphic music to create the sound, space, and design for our project.
For now we are creating a series of graphic scores from existing music as a group exercise. We are attempting not to interpret the music, but to design a score that might be used to re-create the music in question. Our first set of scores is based on a piece called Robot Dream.
David's score:
Esther's score:
Shana's score:
Do you want to try your hand at making a graphic score? Use the music we did, and the send us what you make. At some point we'll post them on the blog.
Our interest in it is all about relating music to design (initially in graphic design and eventually in architectural design). This exploration will also allow all three of us to visualize musical ideas without needing to master conventional notation. Eventually we will use our graphic music to create the sound, space, and design for our project.
For now we are creating a series of graphic scores from existing music as a group exercise. We are attempting not to interpret the music, but to design a score that might be used to re-create the music in question. Our first set of scores is based on a piece called Robot Dream.
David's score:
Esther's score:
Shana's score:
Do you want to try your hand at making a graphic score? Use the music we did, and the send us what you make. At some point we'll post them on the blog.
Labels: graphic music, these walls sing
