music set works analysis unit 3

marryuna bg info

2017, by cousins danzal baker boy and yirrimal marika, jerome farah, dion maxwell brownfield.

marryuna meaning

dance w no shame, freestyle for the sheer elation of dancing

marryuna cultural identity through music elements

simple harmony, focus more on lyrics, allow bb to showcase native language w little harmonic interference. keep message direct, reflect oral storytelling in indigenous culture. use yidaki - connection to indigenous roots and embrace of modern musical influence (hip hop and synth etc), illustrate how cult identity can evolve while remain deeply rooted. consistent, energetic dynamics, reflecting song’s message of pride in cultural identity. cresc emphasise Yolŋu Matha lyrics, amplify pride in Indigenous heritage.

sense of community in marryuna

shown in simple f min pent scale, gang vocals sing tgt, upbeat tempo appeals to youth, link to hip hop elements

form of marryuna

intro, verse, chorus, tag (dance break), repeat, breakdown, chorus

stylistic influences marryuna

reggae in bass chords sometimes, funk, hip hop

ygab cultural identity

written during black arts mvt, resonate w celebration of black identity. draws from afro american trad - gospel piano and soaring vocals - inspirational power of black churches. lyrics: blues storytelling - narrative of resilience, empowerment. emphasise “black” using voice and pause to emphasise pride of being black, break narrative that poc defined by struggle, anthem not protest song

rich texture, layered lead and backing, creates a choral feel that evokes communal aspect of Black cultural identity. backing singing harmoniously w Simone, mirrors collective strength and community found in gospel music and black churches. crescendos reflect celebratory and declarative nature, creating a call-and-response feeling. simple melody, reinforce message of empowerment, embody hope and pride, reflect resilence of black cult identity

ygab form

power in simplicity - strophic (all verses same melody). common time, 3 verses w two 8b sections. bridge passage which is extended in live version. intro, v1, v2, bridge, v3, outro

ygab stylistic influence

song starts w ascending arpeggiated figure on piano, dominant seventh chord that sets up tonality of Cmaj - commonly used in jazz influenced pop music in 20th century. in final verse compared to first two, she sings diff melody which mimics improv style of early 20th century jazz. lots of extended chords - jazz roots.

personal identity ygab

resonant harmonies align w background in jazz, gospel, and classical music. symbolizing her personal blend of musical influences and her commitment to integrating her identity into her artistry.

lorraine inspired title and lyrics. reflects intersectional struggles. message of resilience stem from own battles against racial prejudice, while celebration of black pride aligns w activism during civil rights mvt. texture reflects gospel sound linking to church upbringing.

personal identity marryuna

express personal identity thru lyrics and language. bilingual approach is direct expression of importance of maintaining cultural heritage. upbeat tempo conveys sense of pride in identity, celebrating indigenous heritage

socio political identity marryuna

layered texture fuse indig sounds w hip-hop beats, symbolising bridge b/w trad culture + modern society. reflects mission to bring Indigenous perspectives into mainstream culture, advocate for representation of Aboriginal voices. energetic rhythm reflects Indigenous empowerment and traditional dance rhythms. upbeat tempo invite listeners to join in celebrating Indigenous identity. simple yet powerful melody create anthemic feel that ensures it is accessible, invite listeners to connect w cultural celebration and message of pride and resilience

ygab socio political identity

consistent beat provides stability and strength, encouraging sense of grounding in one’s identity. rhythmic choice aligns with the song’s message of resilience, suggesting forward momentum toward equality and pride despite discrim. wide pitch range, moving from low, resonant tones to soaring highs that convey both authority and emotional depth. lower range communicates gravity, while higher notes embody passion, reflecting the depth of Black identity and pride.

con fuoco

w fire/fury

romantic characteristics

1820-1900, polyphonic texture, extreme dynamic range, chromatic melodic lines, virtuosic, unpredictable, extended pitch range ie thinned timbre, nationalism, folk tunes and legends, improved brass, bigger ensembles, more transposing instruments, harmonic instability

a2

for 2 - both players play

poco piu tranquillo

a little more tranquil

development section

harmonic instability, fragmentation of themes, diminution, augmentation, thematic development from expos, harmonically unstable, reference to expos, diff keys, lots of accidentals, pedal points in dominant, counterpoint

purpose of gp

allow sound to echo, catch breath, create drama and tension, everyone knows everyone pause

a tempo

in time

calando

dying away

senza

without

pesante

heavy and ponderous

con tutta forza

w all force

double corde

double stop

symphony

large scale musical composition for full orchestra, typically 4 mvt

cultural identity beach

american and new englander, too limiting focus on one culture so did gaelic symph, nationalism in chromatic melodic lines represent rough gaelic seas which irish endured to get to america. in closing theme at e in oboe, mirror bagpipes w gaelic influence. title “gaelic” alludes to Celtic heritage. sonata form infused w Romantic elements portrays innovation within tradition, self quotation from dark night suggests personal exploration of cultural identity as a composer

order of instruments gaelic symph

flute, oboe, a clarinet, bassoon, f horn, f trumpet, trombone, tuba, timpani, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass

general sonata form

exposition - first theme in tonic, transitional bridge modulate to contrasting key, second theme more lyrical in contrasting key, closing theme provide reinforcement in new key. development harmonically unstable, explore new key areas, develop themes from expos. recap restate expos w all themes in tonic

romantic symphony

longer symphonies, increased instrumentation especially in brass w more valves, more melodic, less clear delineation of sections, programmatic

gaelic symph first theme

texture clears, full theme in e minor in horns. unsettling chromatic figures in strings, serving as accompaniment to march-like opening. theme drawn directly from dark the night, passed b/w various instruments

galeic symph transition

harmonically unstable passage - tonic to new key of second theme. marked by ritard and 6/8. various keys before concluding on D dominant seventh chord. texture clears, strings return to chromatic figures. new tempo allows entrance of second theme in g maj

secnd them galiec symph

presented in clarinet, accompanied by chromatic figures in strings. theme not in tonic, Ab maj. firmly in line w late 19th century harmonic sensibilities. keys related by third were common in rom era - Ab maj is G# maj, chromatic mediant of tonic

closing theme

presented in flutes then oboes, in parallel major e maj - example of 19th century approach to harmony

beach personal identity

title alludes to Celtic heritage, borrowing own dark night suggests personal connection to themes. use of sonata form w Romantic elements shows ability to innovate within tradition. composing large scale symph as a woman in male dominated field champions ambition and artistic voice. mvt powerfully expresses heritage, innovation and determination to succeed

beach socio political identity

composing a powerful symph as a woman challenges gender barriers. movement's emotional depth reflects era's struggles for equality and individual expression

complex texture that showcases Beach’s command of orchestration asserts her place within a male-dominated field by demonstrating the same technical mastery as her male peers. wide pitch range contributes to a sense of grandeur and emotional depth, reflects emotional weight to women’s compositions, challenging stereotypes about the music female composers could create.