For my blog assignment, I was asked to explain if another type of art has inspired my musical work.
I have been inspired in many ways with my musical work. One of the biggest influences for me is drama. I have been participating in plays since the age of six. I have been in dramatic plays, musicals, and I have also directed a couple plays. Among my experience with drama and music, I found a very strong similarity between the both. Drama and music both bring out an intense wave of emotions. When I experience playing a good song or participate in a good play, it is almost like I am taken to a different world. I get to see life in a different perspective and feel strong emotions I have never felt before. Both music and drama usually have a very deep story to tell that makes it feel like I am in someone elses shoes.
I think a composer can learn a lot from engaging in other art forms aside from music because it can give the composer many new ideas for their musical work. Experiencing so many different emotions can help broaden a composer's creativity.
Good job, John! I take a lot of cues from drama as well... I often think about how a piece translates to an abstract kind of drama, because pieces of music and dramatic works often have similar shapes-- places of exposition, climax, heightening drama, resolution, etc.
ReplyDeleteA good studio class trip to an interesting play might be in order!