Imagery Conjured through Melodic Developments in “15 Step” by Radiohead
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https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4265Keywords:
Melodic Development , Conjuring Imagery , Music Composition, RadioheadAbstract
This paper investigates the melodic developmenst of Radiohead's composition titled 15 Step and how it conjures imagery for the listeners. While the band has website performances, there is a lack of compositional analysis of the group's work. The results of this study are that melodic developments such as melodic contour, melodic motion, and melodic rhythm results in conjured imagery. This paper contributes knowledge to other composers who might be interested in composing music using innovative melody developments to conjure imagery. This research further explains these techniques and gives insight into how Radiohead composes its music.
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