“Before I Die…”: Original Composition with a Critical Essay Exploring the Techniques of Six Crossover Composers
Description:
Candy Chang developed a public art installation where people are given the opportunity to write their answers to "Before I Die I want to ________." in a public space. I created one of these walls in Denton, TX and set it to music in a 12 minutes and 42 second piece titled Before I Die..., which combines elements of South Indian carnatic music, gospel, R&B, jazz fusion, and minimalism. The composition was influenced by the music of several crossover artists Becca Stevens, Michael League (Snarky …
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Date:
August 2014
Creator:
Trusko, Robert
Partner:
UNT Libraries