There are at least 3 possible outputs covering both static and motion based responses. These include; notation, interpretation and experimentation.
We were introduced to graphic notation. This could be an interesting way to visualise sound, as graphic notation refers to any kind of music notation that uses pictures, symbols or illustrations, instead of or in addition to regular notation.
Jacob Thompson-Bell said that:musical scores can be just as satisfying to look at as they are to listen to. This got me thinking of the different things that could possibly be used for notation. Could anything be used from ordinary everyday things if their was just a key to it? This is an interesting thought. However complicated the notation my become, there must be many ways of notating music for someone to play.
Jacob Thompson-Bell said also stated that visual art can be a powerful improvisers seeking musical parallels to the shapes and imagery of different creative mediums.
This is the oldest form of notation, which is in cuneiform writing inscribed on a clay tablet. This is a form of logographic writing which dates back as far as 2000BC. The song is known as Hurrian Hymn No. 6, which apparently dates back to 1400 B.C.E. The piece was discovered in syria in the 1950's and was interpreted by Dr. Richard Dumbrill. The piece was performed by the very talented musician Michael Levy on solo lyre.
We then looked at various other ways that sound could be represented in a visual and aesthetically pleasing way. We looked at various different visuals, some looking into more abstract design. However one that stood out for me was a piece by Ligeti, G (1958).
This specific piece stood out to me as looking at it logically, i can kind of make out what is going on. With the other visual music scores that where exhibited, i did not understand how they could possibly be read. I myself can read notation to some extent for treble clef and bass clef, as well as drum notation also, therefore i can appreciate musical scores.
We then looked at some animations. One that stood out for me was the lyric video. I think that this would be a fun thing to create, and would allow me to improve my skills on after effects.
We discussed that 2 experiments should be carrier out each week in order to complete the requirement of 8 experiments by the end of the project. These should be as experimental as possible, and can be either/both digital/ non-digital.
Overall, the lecture gave me some ideas to think about, and i look forward to the coming project.
