related works
Blood did not seep into the ground : for ensemble and fixed media / Idin Samimi Mofakham
Genre:
Multimedia
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players) with multimedia
Scoring:
fl sax-b perc g-e vn vc multimedia
Nachtlicht : for vibraphone, 2000 / Toek Numan
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion
Scoring:
vibr
Conversations : for percussion ensemble, 2002 / Michiel Heeneman
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion
Scoring:
4perc
Follow and Listen : for 4 percussionists on escalators / Georgia Nicolaou
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion
Scoring:
4perc
composition
4C2 (Four choose Two) : for percussion / Idin Samimi Mofakham
Other authors:
Samimi Mofakham, Idin
(Composer)
Description:
4C2 (4 choose 2), as the meaning of its title, is an investigation of how many combinations you get if you have four items and choose two at a time?
As a composer focusing on rational intonation, my daily work circles around numbers and mathematical equations, which become a source of inspiration for writing music. In this specific piece, I wanted to explore form-making possibilities based on permutation, combination, and derangement with one single equation, 4C2.
The rhythmic contents of the piece are derived from the mathematical ratios that describe the microintervals in Persian classical music. They are interpreted as the polyrhythmic contents that build up a complex sonic narration for percussive sounds.
Idin Samimi Mofakham