All great artists take inspiration from their predecessors. Whether that is in visual arts, literature, or music, by studying the techniques of great figures of the past, one can gain knowledge that may be essential to their own work. Today's guest, Dr. James Noyes, is no exception. As a lifelong researcher of Claude Debussy's works as well as a composer, Dr. Noyes has gained a comprehensive picture of the French composer's techniques and philosophy. He's been able to apply what he's le...
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All great artists take inspiration from their predecessors. Whether that is in visual arts, literature, or music, by studying the techniques of great figures of the past, one can gain knowledge that may be essential to their own work. Today's guest, Dr. James Noyes, is no exception. As a lifelong researcher of Claude Debussy's works as well as a composer, Dr. Noyes has gained a comprehensive picture of the French composer's techniques and philosophy. He's been able to apply what he's le...
Ep. 2 - Wesley Thompson: Blurring the Boundaries Between Genres
Composition Conversations
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1 year ago
Ep. 2 - Wesley Thompson: Blurring the Boundaries Between Genres
Think about your favorite song. What type of music is it? Pop? Rock? Maybe rap? Regardless of your answer to this question, most songs and pieces can easily be categorized into these types of music called "genres". Even within classical music, it is usually easy to distinguish between works from different eras. Innovative composer Wesley Thompson challenges this hard-set categorization of music. As a connoisseur of many different music genres - whether it's rock, video game music, heavy ...
Composition Conversations
All great artists take inspiration from their predecessors. Whether that is in visual arts, literature, or music, by studying the techniques of great figures of the past, one can gain knowledge that may be essential to their own work. Today's guest, Dr. James Noyes, is no exception. As a lifelong researcher of Claude Debussy's works as well as a composer, Dr. Noyes has gained a comprehensive picture of the French composer's techniques and philosophy. He's been able to apply what he's le...
