The experience of sustained tone music
Richard Glover · University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield) · 2012
BackgroundAnalysis of music created entirely from sustained tones rarely goes beyond superficial description of the performers' actions, whereas further investigation of the listeners' experience provides rich detail which supports the growing interest in this music. AimsTo provide a model to effectively discuss the experience of experimental sustained tone music. ImplicationsThis study provides further strategies into how we might analyse sustained tone music, directing discussion towards the sounding experience and cognitive comprehension of the listener rather than solely from the score.This understanding can open up further avenues of research for composers, performers and interdisciplinary theorists.