My ideas for new compositions often start with an unclear mental picture of the track's structure. That is, often what contrasting sounds I want to include, significant melodical patterns, what parts (and what characteristics) are lined up on a timeline et c.
The first track (for now, let's call it "A") (see the left image), starts with a free form nyckelharpa-sequence, which ultimately evolves into a looping bar. The perspective shifts as a melody is introduced, played by a soft sounding instrument (presumably an oboe), and the nyckelharpa loop is then reduced to accompaniment. To contrast against the soft oboe, I'd like some sharp or rather distinct percussion effects during the melody. After a while, the nyckelharpa escapes from its loop and plays more freely again, just to end up in another loop. Maybe the oboe then plays another melody, or maybe yet another instrument is introduced. I have no sense of how to end it right now.
The idea for the second track ("B") (see the right image) is simpler (or maybe not as evolved yet). Four or five instances of the same instrument each play distinct phrases, different from the others. After a while, simultaneously, they melt together in a perfect chord sequence where each and everyone stays in the right place. Maybe they will in the end again differ from each other or maybe something else happens.
My intention is to post the works in progress on this blog as they evolve.
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