A DOCTORATE MUSIC COMPOSITION: LEGEND OF WAT CHEDILUANG

Abstract

The composition of new music which incorporates the sounds of Electone STAGEA and symphony orchestra to illustrate the legend of “Wat Chediluang” – the ancient temple in Chiangmai province- is regarded internationally as an innovative approach; one which introduces the adoption of a tone color of acoustic and electroacoustic elements. The utilization of new technologies in music composition is very useful for the new generation’s composers. The composer can create music via computer software. Furthermore, reviewing and analyzing virtual music and solving any problems during the composition process become more efficient. The composition process starts from designing the draft music which illustrates the composer’s mind map. Next, virtual music is created via computer software to reflect the composer’s imagination based on the idea from the draft music, and then the score will be written. The designing of the show is settled as the last step. The application of music technology as a tool in the composing process not only reduces problems during each step, it also improves the composer’s abilities to work methodologically. Although using technology is very helpful, the essence of music composition lies in the portrayal of musical context, especially in composing the music for the ‘Lanna’ urban legend, which is regarded as the conservation of Chiangmai art and culture.