RSUSSH 2020

IN20-108 SaxoVerse an Electroacoustic Composition for Alto Saxophone, Piano and Computer

Presenter: Boonrut Sirirattanapan
Rangsit University, Thailand

Abstract

          This article discusses on the music work, SaxoVerse for alto saxophone, piano, and computer, which is an electroacoustic composition that mixes instruments based on its concept inspired from a computer-animated film “Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse” and its appropriation to the history of the saxophone. The authors also acknowledged the influence of musical works by Berlioz, Cardew, Cowell, and Lutoslawski in the composition side of this study. The article shows the materials and methods of composition such as the idée fixe from Symphonie fantastique, various synthesized sounds, different piano techniques, and jazz improvisation techniques. Also, the collaboration between contemporary classical composer and jazz alto saxophone improviser is presented. Both authors discussed the result by describing each section of the piece first by the composer then by the performer. Finally, the article summarizes the performance, the youtube.com broadcasting and the achievement of a new music creation that combined text reciting, jazz improvisation, avant-garde style, and electronic sound.

Keywords: Computer Music; Avant-garde; Alto Saxophone; Jazz; Improvisation; Electroacoustic Composition; Quotation

Citation format:

Sirirattanapan, B., & Laohverapanich, T.. (2020). SaxoVerse an Electroacoustic Composition for Alto Saxophone, Piano and Computer. Proceeding in RSU International Research Conference, May 1, 2020. Pathum Thani, Thailand.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Khaekhai Tanasansopin (Visitor)

What is you favorite material in this composition?

Boonrut Sirirattanapan (Presenter)

My favorite material in this composition is the aggressive opening. It has the meaning of something adventurous or even risky but beautiful. Like the box that opened by Pandora, unknown territories will present, but one can gain much from it if he/she could see the power inside. The Saxophone is a family of instrument that Berlioz saw those power and and prophesied its ability before everybody.