"Junction +4": A Foray into the Intersection of Minimalism and Indeterminacy
Matthew Glenn Quick · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2018
The main purpose of this article is to examine the methods and philosophies behind a work that the author composed for piano, “Junction +4.” The piece incorporates elements of both minimalism and indeterminacy. The author has made an effort to ascertain whether these seemingly contradictory methods can successfully coexist in a single piece of music. In this way he challenges the fact that minimalism inherently involves a careful regulation of predetermined elements, whereas indeterminacy by definition relinquishes control. In addition to addressing this paradox, “Junction +4” also serves as a representation and critique of technology in society. This article also talks about prominent composers and works that represent the categories of futurism, minimalism, and indeterminacy.