Musicalics

Opening of the Guangxi Blossom for flute, violin and piano was written at the request of Professor Zhong, JunCheng, who asked me to respond to the Guangxi folk tune, Jin Ying Hua Kai. Opening of the Guangxi Blossom weaves the Guangxi folk melody, Jin Ying Hua Kai throughout its five sections, though not as simple melody. The central sections contrast fast moving spectral/statistical generated material with elements of the melody produced with a variety of advanced musical production techniques. The opening and closing sections explore dynamical (nonlinear) aspects made possible through the inherent nonlinearity of each instrument, such as string subharmonics, or flute multitones combining voiced, unvoiced and flute tones that explore flute-human interface. In addition, other nonstandard effects are used, such as using a metal bar in the left had for the violin or playing inside the piano. Previously, folk elements have influenced my compositions, mostly through some of the interesting sound production maneuvers found in a variety of world culture. Secondarily, folk music has been an influence through gestures that result from ordinario performance on ethnic instruments. Thirdly, folk melody has rarely had any direct connection in my compositions.