I have a saying that I inflict upon my students, mostly directed towards musical analysis, but widely applicable: “The obvious is in control… expose it!” The statement points toward a lot of important realities, and is at the very foundation of my workshop, Just Listening, which is in turn founded upon principles embedded in an… Continue reading The Obvious
Category: SEA
Here you will find essays that deal with aspects of Sound-Energy Aggregate theory.
the way we feel
What makes us feel the way we feel when we listen to music, or think what we think as a result of listening to music? It’s a longstanding question that has spawned all sorts of inquiries and theories. Much focus is on pitches — melody, harmony, and all related issues — and for good reason. … Continue reading the way we feel