Kasra Faridi - Faridi: The Fall - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Kasra Faridi delved into a composition that emerged from months of immersive research into the sound of recursive functions, a deeply mathematical endeavor. Faridi delved into programming using C and Csound languages, crafting a sonic landscape that intertwines the realms of mathematics and music. As a pianist immersed in the classical repertoire, Kasra encounters counterpoint daily, with the works of Bach serving as a constant source of inspiration. Reflecting on the origins of musical expression, Faridi draw parallels between the concept of counterpoint and the primal echoes of sound reverberating within a cave, evoking a sense of ancient musical discovery. The use of the recorder, the oldest known instrument dating back 24,000 years, further enriches the sonic narrative, with it's delayed and evolving sounds mirroring the gradual evolution of human understanding and civilization. InchI was thinking of The fall of Adam, which Maybe is a symbol of civilization and the process of Man self-awareness. Throughout the movements of this , I sought to evoke a sense of timelessness and transcendence, drawing inspiration from the rituals and practices of Neanderthals. The deliberate avoidance of modern sounds in the second and fourth movements creates a sonic space that resonates with the ancient, while the incorporation of musical intervals in the fourth movement shapes a landscape of consonant harmonies. As the composition unfolds, the fifth movement emerges as a culmination of this sonic journey, where the melody and harmony coalesce in a harmonious union, symbolizing the embrace of civilization. This movement serves as a musical reflection on the transition from early nomadic cultures to sedentary societies, culminating in the embrace of modernity and industrialization, encapsulating the evolution of humanity through sound and melody. I was thinking of The fall of Adam,