Transfantasia 2003 Lisa Kim, Michelle Kwon, Tina Lin.
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Transfantasia 2003Lisa Kim, Michelle Kwon, Tina Lin
Introduction - Transformation
• From Merriam-Webster Online (www.m-w.com):
transformation: 1 : an act, process, or instance of transforming
1 a : to change in composition or structure1 b : to change the outward form or appearance of1 c : to change in character or condition
transforming
Fantasia vs. Transfantasia• Fantasia 2000: "a montage of
state of the art animated short films set to classical music" (www.eopinions.com)
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/fantasia_2000/
• Transfantasia 2003: a "transformation" of fantasia 2000 in the way that the format is similar, but the contents are displayed in a different media.
• There is an educational element to Fantasia, and this is preserved in Transfantasia 2003.
• Fantasia is in movie form --> Transfantasia is in powerpoint slide form!
• Transfantasia 2003 serves to educate its audience of the different types of media people transform classical music into:
Introduction - Transfantasia
Pure pop music remix
Remix & visual representation
Video game music
• Classical Era: 1750-1820
• Some classical composers:-Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)-Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)-Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Transformation: Classical Music to Modern Pop Music
• “Pop” = Popular music nowadays- repetitions- familiar – easy to learn- heavily rhythmic
• HISTORY– Für Elise is a beginning piano piece (1867)– Original title: Clavierstuck in A mull (Keyboard piece in A minor)– Beethoven had autographed the piece in German with dedication: "For Elise on
April 27, 1810, as a remembrance of L. v. Beethoven.“
Beethoven’s Für Elise
• FORM– Rhythm:
consistent– Meter: 3/8– Sixteenth
notes, yet flows smoothly
Für Elise Turns Techno
http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/00/80/b6/12_1.JPG
http://www.jakobkramer.dk/privat/nfsketgb.htm
Vanessa Mae: an incredible violinist and began her classical training with the violin at age 5.
• FORM– Rhythm: inconsistent– Meter: 2/4– Eighth notes, but
sounds very agitated
Transformation: Classical Music to Visual & Other
Modern Music• Disco: popular dance music in the ‘70s with
strong repetitive bass rhythms – originated during Big Band Era.
• Use of:-Real instruments-Emerging technology-Multiple mixes-Extended single-Remixes
• Influenced heavily techno music
• Classical:-structure-simpler-less contrapuntal-less mathematical-more pleasing to the ear
• Beethoven: noted genius in music known for his short temper and elaborate writing style
• Beethoven’s 5th Symphony: Exposition of first themeExposition of second themeDevelopmentRecapCoda
• Significant first 4 notes:knocking of fate on one’s doormost famous notes in western music today
Fifth Symphony……A Fifth of Beethoven
• “Remixes” by:
– Electric Light Orchestra – a disco band/orchestra that created a hybrid between the old sounds of classical & new sounds of disco
– Walter Murphy – “I had this crazy idea to take symphonic music and combine it with contemporary rhythm.” http://www.superseventies.com/1976_7singles.html
Fifth Symphony in Fantasia 2000
aiming for familiarity with emotion, but abstract
Interpretation:• There are two sides – good and evil, represented:
…musically by powerful melody of first exposition vs.
lyrical melody of the second.…visually by butterflies vs. bats (also differ in color, size, shape)
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Balcony/8128/Movies/Fantasia/fantasia2000.html
• Video games date back
• Constantly updating- system change, Nintendo to Super Nintento to Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Gamecube, etc.
• Relevant to modern society
• Appeal effort is ever increasing, music important factor
• What aspects draw video game composers to classical music/high culture?
http://www.world-import.com/images/sony-playstation.jpg
Transformation: Classical Music to Video Game music
• Fugal structure primary structure in Baroque Era
• Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, utilized in his preludes and fugues
• Super Mario RPG, Super Nintendo, 1996
• Utilizes fugal structure to symbolize castle setting, background music
www.classical.net/music/ comp.lst/bachjs.html
gmi.rocketbaby.net/ pscn5047.html
StructureBach = Super Mario
• Choral progression important in 18th century counterpoint and chorale writing
• Mondonville, 1711-1772, utilized choral progression and texture
• Final Fantasy VIII, Playstation,1999
• Utilizes chorale-type chord progression to depict an important moment
photogallery.uhome.net/ ff81.htm
Chord ProgressionFinal Fantasy VIII
• Romantic Era- experimental, utilized different types of voices and styles in composition
• Fredrick Chopin, 1810-1849, pioneer in change of melodic line and voice
• Dance Dance Revolution, Playstation 2, 2001
• Utilized direct conversion of actual musical context into digital orchestration/techno
www.geneastar.net/en/ categorie.php3?metier=chanteur19
http://www.gamershell.com/hellzone_Other_Dance_Dance_Revolution.shtml
ContourChopin = Dance Dance
Revolution
• Thus, structure, progression, and contour are part of the appeal of Classical music.
• Classical music can be deemed a product of High Culture.
• Then, the transformation of Classical music into video game music can be deemed a utilization of high culture in order to appeal to society today.
Conclusion
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