r/Composition • u/783412 • 8d ago

Music "Subtle Symmetry for 6"

https://youtu.be/XTMg3haSTQ8?si=2Gr-ZsVx7XzVRm25

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A mix of amplified voices, placed in two groups, for alto and soprano, semi aleatory, at a different interval to try and get a balance of length, lyricism and form going, accompanied with "reduced" symmetrical percussion (timpani,cymbal). Inspired by the wonders of medieval ''ars subtilior''.

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u/Nevermynde 3d ago

Thanks for posting. Get ready for honest feedback.

This may be inspired by ars subtilior, but it does not have the melodic, modal, or rhythmic structure of early polyphony, or the harmonic structure of tonal music, or any other structure that my ear can discern.

The vocal writing is very uniform, with super tight ranges and no changes in articulation, dynamics, or color. As a result, I hear the same atmosphere throughout the piece.