Transfantasia 2003

1. Transfantasia 2003 Lisa Kim, Michelle Kwon, Tina Lin

2. Introduction - Transformation • From Merriam-Webster Online (www.m-w.com):transformation: 1 : an act, process, or instance of transforming transforming 1 a : to change in composition or structure1 b : to change the outward form or appearance of1 c : to change in character or condition

3. Fantasia vs. Transfantasia • Fantasia 2000: "a montage of state of the art animated short films set to classical music" (www.eopinions.com) http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/fantasia_2000/ • Transfantasia 2003: a "transformation" of fantasia 2000 in the way that the format is similar, but the contents are displayed in a different media. • There is an educational element to Fantasia, and this is preserved in Transfantasia 2003. • Fantasia is in movie form --> Transfantasia is in powerpoint slide form!

4. Introduction - Transfantasia • Transfantasia 2003 serves to educate its audience of the different types of media people transform classical music into: Pure pop music remix • Remix & visual representation • Video game music

5. Transformation: Classical Music to Modern Pop Music • Classical Era: 1750-1820 • Some classical composers:-Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)-Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)-Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) • “Pop” = Popular music nowadays- repetitions- familiar – easy to learn- heavily rhythmic

6. Beethoven’s Für Elise • HISTORY • Für Elise is a beginning piano piece (1867) • Original title: Clavierstuck in A mull (Keyboard piece in A minor) • Beethoven had autographed the piece in German with dedication: "For Elise on April 27, 1810, as a remembrance of L. v. Beethoven.“ • FORM • Rhythm: consistent • Meter: 3/8 • Sixteenth notes, yet flows smoothly

7. Für Elise Turns Techno Vanessa Mae: an incredible violinist and began her classical training with the violin at age 5. http://i3.ebayimg.com/02/i/00/80/b6/12_1.JPG • FORM • Rhythm: inconsistent • Meter: 2/4 • Eighth notes, but sounds very agitated http://www.jakobkramer.dk/privat/nfsketgb.htm

8. Transformation: Classical Music to Visual & Other Modern Music • Disco: popular dance music in the ‘70s with strong repetitive bass rhythms – originated during Big Band Era. • Use of:-Real instruments-Emerging technology-Multiple mixes-Extended single-Remixes • Influenced heavily techno music • Classical:-structure-simpler-less contrapuntal-less mathematical-more pleasing to the ear • Beethoven: noted genius in music known for his short temper and elaborate writing style

9. Fifth Symphony……A Fifth of Beethoven • Beethoven’s 5th Symphony: Exposition of first theme Exposition of second theme Development Recap Coda • Significant first 4 notes: knocking of fate on one’s door most famous notes in western music today • “Remixes” by: • Electric Light Orchestra – a disco band/orchestra that created a hybrid between the old sounds of classical & new sounds of disco • Walter Murphy – “I had this crazy idea to take symphonic music and combine it with contemporary rhythm.” http://www.superseventies.com/1976_7singles.html

10. Fifth Symphony in Fantasia 2000 aiming for familiarity with emotion, but abstract http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Balcony/8128/Movies/Fantasia/fantasia2000.html Interpretation: • There are two sides – good and evil, represented: …musically by powerful melody of first exposition vs. lyrical melody of the second. …visually by butterflies vs. bats (also differ in color, size, shape)

11. Transformation: Classical Music to Video Game music • Video games date back • Constantly updating- system change, Nintendo to Super Nintento to Nintendo 64 to Nintendo Gamecube, etc. • Relevant to modern society • Appeal effort is ever increasing, music important factor • What aspects draw video game composers to classical music/high culture? http://www.world-import.com/images/sony-playstation.jpg

12. StructureBach = Super Mario • Fugal structure primary structure in Baroque Era • Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750, utilized in his preludes and fugues • Super Mario RPG, Super Nintendo, 1996 • Utilizes fugal structure to symbolize castle setting, background music www.classical.net/music/ comp.lst/bachjs.html gmi.rocketbaby.net/ pscn5047.html

13. Chord ProgressionFinal Fantasy VIII photogallery.uhome.net/ ff81.htm • Choral progression important in 18th century counterpoint and chorale writing • Mondonville, 1711-1772, utilized choral progression and texture • Final Fantasy VIII, Playstation,1999 • Utilizes chorale-type chord progression to depict an important moment

14. ContourChopin = Dance Dance Revolution • Romantic Era- experimental, utilized different types of voices and styles in composition • Fredrick Chopin, 1810-1849, pioneer in change of melodic line and voice • Dance Dance Revolution, Playstation 2, 2001 • Utilized direct conversion of actual musical context into digital orchestration/techno www.geneastar.net/en/ categorie.php3?metier=chanteur19 http://www.gamershell.com/hellzone_Other_Dance_Dance_Revolution.shtml

15. Conclusion • Thus, structure, progression, and contour are part of the appeal of Classical music. • Classical music can be deemed a product of High Culture. • Then, the transformation of Classical music into video game music can be deemed a utilization of high culture in order to appeal to society today.