The Music Within: Rebellion and the Stars
The music I write isn't just notes on a page; it's a force driven by a deep, internal creative current. This drive, this inherent necessity to create, feels like a potent mix of destiny and defiance.
On one hand, it's a gift—perhaps an alignment of the planets and stars at my birth, blessing me with a unique wavelength for sound. On the other hand, it’s an absolute act of rebellion against the societal "machine" that constantly tries to standardise, control, and ultimately, use us. Making art is how I refuse to be fitted into a predetermined slot.
Breaking the Ancient Chains
The very rules of music we often take for granted have a history rooted in control, not just creativity. Many foundational Western musical conventions were indeed established by the Church long ago. Their goal was standardisation—they sought to ensure that all their meetings, philosophy, and hymns were uniform across vast territories. This top-down approach essentially constrained a natural art form.
But I believe that music, in its purest form, is far older than any institution. It's a primal, natural expression created by our most primitive ancestors. Imagine prehistoric humans, long before the first choir, finding rhythm in a drum or pitch in a bone flute. That's the core of music: a universal, spontaneous language.
Embrace the Noise: The Power of Experimental Sound
Frankly, there are too many constraints built into traditional musical forms. For too long, "good music" meant staying within defined scales, rhythms, and harmony. That's why I'm thrilled to be writing in an era of experimental music.
In the experimental space, those arbitrary walls finally crumble. We're free to explore texture, dissonance, mood, and genuine aural chaos. Noises, soundscapes, silence—all of it can be a vital part of a composition. This movement validates the idea that if a sound expresses a genuine creative impulse, it is music. It’s an ultimate act of liberation, allowing us to build sound worlds that are as complex, messy, and rebellious as the human experience itself.
What sounds do you find most expressive outside of traditional music?