Subterranean, for two Saxophones and Slide Projector, 2015
The piece is inspired by one of the theories about why people created cave painting. I was fascinated by this theory, and I based the concept of the piece, the visuals and the musical material on it. Another source of inspiration for this piece is the slide projector itself, with its musical and visual abilities.
From "Paleolithic Cave Art in France, The Meanings and Conclusions of Paleolithic Cave Art Paintings and Rock Art":
"Wall images are perfectly compatible with the perceptions people could have during their visions, whether one considers their themes, their techniques and their details. The animals, individualised by means of precise details, seem to float on the walls ; they are disconnected from reality, without any ground line, often without respect of the laws of gravity, in the absence of any framework or surroundings. Elementary geometric signs are always present and recall those seen in the various stages of trance. As to composite creatures and monsters (i.e. animals with corporal attributes pertaining to various species), we know that they belong to the world of shamanic visions. This does not mean that they would have made their paintings and engravings under a state of trance. The visions could be drawn (much) later."
Performed in Spring Festival at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague by Daan van Koppen, Raaf Hekkema (4.2015), and was selected to be performed during the Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht (9.2015).
More info about the creative process of the piece in my blog.
Video from Gaudeamus Muziekweek, performed by Daan van Koppen, Ukko Heinonen - Saxophones and Yael Levy - Slide Projector.
From "Paleolithic Cave Art in France, The Meanings and Conclusions of Paleolithic Cave Art Paintings and Rock Art":
"Wall images are perfectly compatible with the perceptions people could have during their visions, whether one considers their themes, their techniques and their details. The animals, individualised by means of precise details, seem to float on the walls ; they are disconnected from reality, without any ground line, often without respect of the laws of gravity, in the absence of any framework or surroundings. Elementary geometric signs are always present and recall those seen in the various stages of trance. As to composite creatures and monsters (i.e. animals with corporal attributes pertaining to various species), we know that they belong to the world of shamanic visions. This does not mean that they would have made their paintings and engravings under a state of trance. The visions could be drawn (much) later."
Performed in Spring Festival at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague by Daan van Koppen, Raaf Hekkema (4.2015), and was selected to be performed during the Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht (9.2015).
More info about the creative process of the piece in my blog.
Video from Gaudeamus Muziekweek, performed by Daan van Koppen, Ukko Heinonen - Saxophones and Yael Levy - Slide Projector.
