Callings by amybryce

'Lost in Translation'

'Lost in Translation' depicts a war of communication between culture.
It uses two very distinct different melodic ideas. The first is a traditional
Western pitch collection. The second, is based on arabic modes
and melodic ideas aurally dictated during my time in the Middle East.
Although these two themes have many common pitches, they face a
constant battle throughout this piece; each one fighting to be heard whilst
not quite letting the other be speak entirely. The purpose of this piece is to touch on
the paradoxical language and culture barrier between the east and the west
from which unnecessary conflict is caused. Peace will come through negotiation
which first and foremost requires understanding.