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A Set of Compositions Inspired by Selected Performance Practices and Notational Systems of Anthony Braxton (b. 1945)

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music philosopher Anthony Braxton (b. 1945) has developed performance practices and notational systems that are frequently disregarded by scholars of music, despite his prolific output and influence. His restructuralist aesthetic blurs the boundaries between philosophy, visual art, and numerous musical genres and stylistic practices to create an amalgam that is often difficult to categorize due to his perpetual quest to avoid confining definitions. The purpose of this dissertation is to draw attention to various facets of Anthony Braxton's notational and performance practices by using them as a springboard for personal creativity. Inspiration for these original works was drawn from a variety of Braxton's methods, particularly from his quartet music of the 1980s and his Ghost Trance Music, and drew heavily from his concepts of "moment time" and "individual presence," which are key themes arising throughout his music and the literature. Specific compositional techniques were either used verbatim or as inspiration for the development of original practices and are accompanied by an analysis and discussion.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2332630
Date05 1900
CreatorsVan Leeuwen, Christopher M.
ContributorsDizack, Philip, Hannon Teal, Kimberly, May, Andrew, 1968-
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsPublic, Van Leeuwen, Christopher M., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved.

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