Music in spaces

Abstract

Works of art which consist of a common factor between the work and their place has been explored by various methods and art forms throughout the years. In music, this has been researched significantly through spatial distribution of sound sources in dispersed areas of a space. In this dissertation four music compositions are being presented, using space and place as a prominent composition tool. The purpose of this study is to explore this theme within the aesthetic nature of this type of work, while exploring ways of spatial distribution of sound sources. All of this will be concluded with an observation of the presumed relationship between performer and audience. This dissertation is structured in two parts; Part One contains a Literature Review, followed by research on the Tools Used in the compositions, as well as the Compositional Processes of each work. These are followed by Conclusions, where an analysis will be carried out to study whether these works had reached their aim, which areas should be improved, and how could the idea be further developed. Part Two contains the scores for all the works presented. A guideline of how these works should be performed will be presented for each piece. Part Three is Electronic Material compiled in a DVD divided into two folders: one containing audio-visual sources, and the other containing digital representations of the works.