Presentation Structure

Presentation structure

Introduction to the essay
presenting our subject (not defining it) also mentioning our at least 5 published sources.



The context upon the modern music was created, politically, socially and even artistically why the modern composers urged for a change.

Presenting the key ideas, which the composers defended and hat they were trying to show with their music:

-The desire to “make it new.”

The infiltration into the popular

-The use of recording technology for production, not only to create different sounds but also to compose them together and create a piece of work.

-The performance as event, the idea that music didnt have to be only played in a opera house, but it could be played everywhere. Creating a lot of “live” music enjoyed by anyone. Jazz halls, etc.

The key artists from this movement:

( for this part because Earl already researched John Cage he would be a good main reference)

John Cage

Leon Theremin

Edgar Varese


Historical examples:

Poeme Electronique, Edgar Varese

Sound Played by the Theremin

John Cage: Atlas Eclipticalis (1962)

Contemporary Examples:

Sound effects usually used in animations or any other film,etc. e.g. Wall-E ( compare to the theremin)

Live electronic performance or the use of only electronics nowadays to create music via the “computer mixer thingys”

A soundtrack from a science fiction film, in which we can perceive a lot of influence from modern classic music and imaginary landscapes by Cage.
Conclusion

Pointing out our findings and why it was important.