[SMT-PAIG] Expressive shaping of sound

[John Paul Ito]

Hi everyone,

With apologies to those of you who will have seen my full message on SMT Discuss, I wanted to bring one small, targeted request to this group.

I’m looking for literature on the topic of the way in which specific performance inflections can steer the meaning and expression of music in one direction or another.  For example, how might a performance of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony take a position on its being either triumphant or sarcastic?  Or, how can a cover or a remix of a pop song change meaning and expression in relation to the original?  I’d be happy to hear about insightful discussions of any kind, including in magazine articles, record reviews, etc.

Thanks for any leads, and hope you’re all well,

John

*PS: Please get enough sleep. Missing sleep knocks down your immune system. Even mild sleep deprivation makes it more likely to get a cold virus. (Google it…)
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