075 - Saad Haddad

Now and Xen

English - January 12, 2024 15:10 - 47 minutes - 109 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
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In this episode, we discuss composition and performance with composer Saad Haddad. One prominent topic - the challenges involved working with orchestras and large ensembles playing microtonal music, and logistics of the industry. We also discuss ideas of east vs. west, style infiltration, using minimal sets of pitches, and maqam.

Music:

Vortex Temporum - Gérard Grisey
Vignettes - Saad Haddad
Aysheen (demo) - Saad Haddad
Outro: Aysheen (demo) - Saad Haddad

Saad has his own podcast! (check it out):

https://www.youtube.com/@saadhaddadshow

Other links:
https://www.saadnhaddad.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPIEc4WKDbeemLQAqyhIUsA

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