Here is a modern version of a Mensuration Canon, where the same melody is played simultaneously at different speeds by augmenting or diminishing note values proportionally. In this case, many different rates at the same time. Otherwise, it's just a descending a natural minor scale, played on alternating short and long note values.
Arvo Pärt - Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra Paavo Järvi
This piece was famously used in the movie Hiroshima, underscoring Little Boy was being loaded onto the Enola Gay.
@99reasons4truth
That's an interesting statement but I think I understand. It is a very slow burn. But that's the point.
Towards the end It became noise to me.
@99reasons4truth
That extreme dissonance before it finally resolves is very purposeful. You don't have to like it, but that's exactly what he was going for. It should make you extremely uncomfortable before it releases you.
Aw I see. I get that. Interesting
@voltronic It's a glorioys piece of music, so full of sadness for the passing of Britten. It's also an important piece in the minimalism Canon.
@peterquirk
It's one of my favorite pieces by Pärt.
@voltronic Likewise. It's on one of my playlists.
@voltronic My typos are getting worse. Must go to bed!
^ I should add that while this concept sounds simple, the effect created here is like nothing you've ever heard. If you listen straight through and make it to the end, you just might be in a puddle of emotions. It's gut-wrenching.
cc: @White_Rabbit