" CITY LIFE "
city scenes for guitar
CONCEPT
" City inspired music "
I was born in the city. The noise and energy of Bangkok has influenced the way I perceive life and of course music.
City life offers diversity in culture, people and beliefs. I like how those differences unite in the city. This idea of contrast is very interesting and beautiful, I want to put this idea forward through music and visuals to express my own perspective of CITY LIFE.
"Over the last few decades, we have invented countless time-saving devices that are supposed to make life more relaxed—washing machines, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, telephones, mobile phones, computers, email. Previously it took a lot of work to write a letter, address and stamp an envelope, and take it to the mailbox. It took days or weeks, maybe even months, to ger a reply. Nowadays I can dash off an email, send it halfway around the globe, and (if my addressee is online) receive a reply a minute later. I’ve saved all that trouble and time, but do I live a more relaxed life?"
Yuval noah harari
Sapiens, 2011 chapter 5 page 98
PROGRAM NOTES
Astor Piazzolla - Primavera Portenña
Astor Piazzolla(1921-1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger.His works revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed nuevo tango, incorporating elements from jazz and classical music.
Tango was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is an example of music that originated in the city and it reflects the atmosphere of the Urban lifestyle. Primavera(spring) is a part of the “Four seasons of Buenos Aires” which resonate the impression of the city in different seasons
Leo BROUWER - La espiral eterna
Leo Brouwer (1939-) is a Cuban composer, Conductor and Classical Guitarist. When he was 13, He began studying classical guitar with the encouragement of his father. In his early compositions, Brouwer remained close to the rhythm of cuban music. During the 1960s and 70s he became interested in the music of modernist composers such as Luigi Nono and lannis Xenakis, using indeterminacy in his works such as La espiral eterna.
La espiral eterna is a piece structured as a spiral, the repetitive circular movements are reminiscent also of random sounds event which are similar to life in the city.
A. GINASTERA - Sonata for guitar op.47 II. Scherzo
Alberto Ginastera (1916 - 1983) was an Argentinian composer of classical music. Many of his works were inspired by Gauchesco tradition. This tradition holds that the Gaucho, or landless native horseman of the plains, is a symbol of Argentina. The second movement. “Scherzo” conveys a sense of fun and irony. In my mind, the music creates the image of the energy of urban industries with massive buildings growing fast all around us.