Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Simplicity, Variation, Complexity

Minor combinations of elements transform the whole of a sound design in significant ways.



Every alteration, in tone, texture, or dynamics, for example, has the effect of creating currents of sound and movement that expand throughout the work, like ripples in still water. 

Consequently, while the composer facilitates, balances, enhances, and experiments, there must be no interference, or as little intervention as possible, in the process of the design's movement toward completeness.