Research – Micheal Murray MA2 Jazz Saxophone

Reflect-Outbound

The compositional process of an original piece, inspired by melodic and rhythmical elements

in Baka and Aka music.

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The goals of this thesis are (1) to review various elements of the music of the BaAka tribes ,

and (2) implement elements from their music in my own composition Reflect-Outbound. A central

goal of mine is to conduct a culture musical exchange in a fair and organic way. Hence, my

approach avoids a straightforward imitation of another musical culture, rather I want to examine a

few elements that particularly resonate with me and focus on how I can use them in my own

compositional process.

The thesis consists of two parts:

(1) An overview of the social role of music in the lives of the BaAka tribes, and an analysis of the

melodic and rhythmic elements that I will apply to my music.

(2) An analysis of my composition Reflect-Outbound.

3. Extra Facilities required -

Microphones for

4. Performance of Reflect-Outbound will be approximately 20 minutes.

Reflect-Outbound composed by Micheal Murray (2022/23)

Alexander Sever – Vibraphone

Micheal Murray – Saxophone/Electronics

Antonio Moreno Glaskov – Trumpet

Ketija Ringa Karahona – Flute

Matteo Mazzú – Electric Bass

Chen Har Even - Drums