Music Composer

A Music Composer is an aesthetic creator who can create musical compositions.

• Context:
  • They can range from being a Simple-Music Composer to being a Complex-Music Composer.
  • They can range form ebign a Single-Style Music Compower to being a Multi-Style Music Composer.
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  • They can (often) follow Musical Elemente.
  • They can often work in various musical genres, including Classical Music, Jazz, Pop Music, and more, showing versatility in style and expression.
  • They can explore thematic development, harmonic progression, and melodic construction in their compositions.
  • They can employ modern technology such as digital audio workstations and scoring software to compose and arrange their music.
  • They can have an academic background or training in music theory, composition, and performance which greatly enhances their creative output.
  • They can also function as Conductors or performers, providing them a deeper understanding of musical interpretation and execution.
  • They can collaborate with other musicians, Lyricists, and Orchestrators to enhance the depth and complexity of their compositions.
  • They can influence cultural trends and emotional expression through their musical outputs, reflecting societal values and human experiences.
  • They can have their works performed in various settings from small intimate venues to large concert halls.
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• Example(s):
  • Western Classical Music Composers, such as:
    • Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), who composed complex polyphonic pieces and is a key figure in the Baroque musical era.
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), known for his profound impact on Classical Music with compositions that span symphony, opera, and chamber music.
    • Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827), whose innovations in the forms of the symphony and sonata significantly shaped Western music.
    • Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179), a medieval composer who created sacred music and is celebrated as one of the earliest known female composers.
    • Clara Schumann (1819–1896), a Romantic period composer and virtuoso pianist known for her contributions to piano music and chamber works.
  • Modern and 20th-Century Classical Composers, such as:
    • Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971), a modernist composer who revolutionized 20th-century music with works like "The Rite of Spring."
    • Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990), known for his versatility across classical and popular styles, including works like "West Side Story."
    • Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952–2023), a composer who bridged electronic and classical music, recognized for his film scores and ambient compositions.
  • Film Score Composers, such as:
    • John Williams (1932– ), celebrated for iconic film scores including those for "Star Wars," "Jurassic Park," and "Indiana Jones."
    • Hans Zimmer (1957– ), known for his innovative and genre-blending scores in films like "Inception," "The Dark Knight," and "Interstellar."
    • Ennio Morricone (1928–2020), famed for his scores in classic Western films such as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
  • Jazz Composers, such as:
    • Duke Ellington (1899–1974), influential in shaping big band jazz and known for classics like "It Don't Mean a Thing" and "Mood Indigo."
    • Thelonious Monk (1917–1982), celebrated for his unique improvisational style and compositions like "'Round Midnight" and "Blue Monk."
    • Miles Davis (1926–1991), renowned for his work across multiple jazz styles, including his compositions for albums like "Kind of Blue."
  • Electronic Music Composers, such as:
    • Kraftwerk, pioneers in electronic music with works like "Autobahn" and "The Man-Machine" that influenced modern electronic and pop music.
    • Brian Eno (1948– ), known for his ambient compositions and pioneering work in electronic soundscapes.
    • Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) (1971– ), recognized for his innovative compositions in electronic and experimental music, including works like "Windowlicker" and "Selected Ambient Works."
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Music Ensemble.
  • a Opera Composer.
  • a Musical Playwright.
• See: Songwriter, Vocal Music, String Quartet, Wind Quintet, Orchestra, Opera, Musical Genius.

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References

2016

• (Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/composer Retrieved:2016-12-21.
  • A composer (Latin compōnō; literally "one who puts together") is a person who creates or writes music, which can be vocal music (for a singer or choir), instrumental music (e.g., for solo piano, string quartet, wind quintet or orchestra) or music which combines both instruments and voices (e.g., opera or art song, which is a singer accompanied by a pianist). The core meaning of the term refers to individuals who have contributed to the tradition of Western classical music through creation of works expressed in written musical notation (e.g., sheet music scores).

    Many composers are also skilled performers, either as singers, instrumentalists, and/or conductors. Examples of composers who are also well known for their ability as performers include J. S. Bach (an organist), Mozart (violin and piano), and Beethoven, Liszt and Chopin (all skilled pianists). Involvement in practical music-making provides a composer with insight into the diverse musical elements needed for a good piece of music and it can give them practical guidance with their compositions.

    In broader usage, "composer" can designate people who participate in other musical traditions who create music, as well as those who create music by means other than written notation: for example, Blues or folk singers and guitarists who create songs through improvisation and recording and popular music writers of musical theatre songs and arrangements. In many popular music genres, such as rock and country, musicians who create new songs are typically called songwriters.

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