“The Impressionable Sound Reverie” for Modern Electric Ensemble

Abstract

          A composition entitled “The Impressionable Sound Reverie” for Modern Electronic Ensemble is crafted with the aim to explore the realm of imaginative dreams and to ascertain whether sonic art can effectively convey abstract concepts. Drawing upon the seminal works of notable psychologists such as Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Carl Gustav Carus, this study was influenced by various dreams-related theories and concepts.

          The research analysed the feasibility of conveying abstract concepts through sonic art forms, drawing inspiration from dreams and imagination. It examined how composers have historically drawn inspiration from dreams, scrutinised the composer’s imagination’s role in interpretation, and explored methods to establish connections between imagination, music theory, and sound history. Furthermore, the study involved experimental recordings of elements encountered in dreams, including space, emotions, and various objects, followed by the creation of sounds based on interpretations of these elements. This music composition used techniques such as acoustic, electronic, electroacoustic, musique concrète, and soundscape, which are combined to facilitate unlimited creativity in creating works. For the performance, live musical instruments and electronic equipment are positioned for the performer and the audience, along with lighting and media for a surround-sound experience like Wagner’s Gesamtkunstwerk.