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Phonological Suite
Project Type
Contemporary Music
Date
2022-Present
Role
Composer
Zizhan is conducting a series of experiments focused on deconstructing language using linguistic techniques and reassembling it into music as a suite of different instrumentations.
The objective is to determine the point at which language (encompassing both spoken and written forms) and music diverge, as both are considered means of expressing one's thoughts. The primary distinction between the two is that the former is more "concrete," while the latter is more "abstract."
At this stage, Zizhan is breaking down language phonetically. However, to explore the cognitive processes involved in language production more deeply, he plans to investigate language from a morphological perspective.
Moreover, this also serves as a method to raise awareness and help preserve some of the endangered languages, such as Ainu and Archi, each having less than a thousand native speakers. By doing this, Zizhan strives to celebrate the beauty of the diverse cultures on earth.