Music is often said to be the most abstract and perhaps the least visual of all art. However, these qualities, although they seem fundamental to the nature of the form, have been challenged for at least three centuries, particularly by the composers themselves. take Antonio Vivaldiwhose Le Quattro Stagionior Four seasonsOf the 1718-1720, it not only evokes the broad impression of this year’s eponymous parts, but also a variety of natural and human elements that are distinctive to them. Less than an hour, listeners will be able to unfold vividly in front of their minds, whether in the early 18th century or the early 21st.
Currently visualized by composer Stephen Malinowski Four seasons In a completely different way. He uses him as previously featured in Open Culture Music Animation Machine To create what is called a graphical score, it abstractly represents the instrumental parts that make up the music itself and the widely loved equipment within time.
On this page you can watch four videos, each visualizing one of the concerts of the work. Music Animation Machine fans will find that simple visuals have taken a big step forward in the past, but what initially looks like a psychedelic light show is also in a clear and easy-to-read order.
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For “Spring” and “Autumn”, Marinowski animates the performance of the violinist Musicians from Shunske Sato and the Netherlands Bach Society. “Summer” and “Winter” performance Cynthia Miller Fly Bogel and the voices of early musical voices (previously featured here). Bach Brandenburg Concerto And “Air of g string”, Pachel Bel’s Canon, and in fact Four seasons) It’s generally understood – and in many ways, in more ways than you can actually see a musician playing an instrument, these scores also use a system called “harmonic colours.” Malinkowski explains here. This could be a complete audiovisual experience, but if you like the literary elements, why not try pulling it up? Four seasons‘ Attached sonnet While you’re in it?
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Based in Seoul Choline marshall Write and broadcasting stationTS about cities, languages, and culture. His projects include the Substack Newsletter Books about cities And the book The Stateless City: Walking through 21st century Los Angeles. Follow him on social networks previously known as Twitter @colinmarshall.
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