Composer

:

Erik Satie

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1916

Average_duration

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4:24

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Erik Satie's 'Mélodies (3) of 1916' is a set of three songs composed for voice and piano. The songs were composed in 1916 and premiered in the same year. The three movements are titled 'La Statue de Bronze', 'Daphénéo' and 'Le Chapelier'. The first movement, 'La Statue de Bronze', is a melancholic song that tells the story of a bronze statue that has been abandoned and forgotten. The music is slow and mournful, with a simple piano accompaniment that emphasizes the sadness of the lyrics. The vocal line is also simple, with a limited range and a focus on the text. The second movement, 'Daphénéo', is a more upbeat and playful song. The lyrics describe a character named Daphénéo who is always happy and carefree. The music reflects this mood, with a bouncy piano accompaniment and a vocal line that is more melodic and expressive than in the first movement. The final movement, 'Le Chapelier', is a dark and mysterious song that tells the story of a mad hatter. The music is dissonant and unsettling, with a piano accompaniment that is sparse and eerie. The vocal line is also more complex, with sudden shifts in dynamics and a range that spans several octaves. Overall, Satie's 'Mélodies (3) of 1916' is a diverse and expressive set of songs that showcases the composer's unique style and approach to music. The simplicity of the first movement, the playfulness of the second, and the darkness of the third all demonstrate Satie's ability to create music that is both evocative and memorable.

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