AN ANALYSIS OF “HANUMAN” BY JINNAWAT MANSAP

Abstract

This research article aims to analyze Jinnawat Mansap’s musical composition Hanuman, specifically written for a wind symphonic band, through Western music analytical and technical approaches. The primary data were derived from the musical analysis of the composition and an interview with the composer, while the secondary data were gathered from books, textbooks, academic journals, publications, and related research studies. The research instrument used was a structured interview, and its quality was validated by three experts using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) to ensure consistency between the interview questions and the research objectives.

               Based on the analytical framework designed in alignment with the main research objectives, it was found that Hanuman was composed by Jinnawat Mansap for the 35th Annual Student and University Marching Band Competition for the Royal Trophy in 2016. The composition follows a simple ternary form and is written in the key of C minor, utilizing the C minor pentatonic scale. It features both moderate and fast tempos and incorporates various time signatures, including 1/4, 2/4, 4/4, and 5/4. The central compositional concept is inspired by the character Hanuman from the Thai epic Ramakien, which serves as the driving narrative of the piece. The main melodic material is derived from three primary pitches: B♭, C, and E♭. The composition is organized into eleven rehearsal marks, each featuring distinct musical characteristics.