Wadada Leo Smith's 1973 book notes (8 pieces) proposes a music that fuses world traditions, enabling a novel composition style that values intellect and intuition. His concept of 'space/silence' redefines the role of time, giving each note a significance like a celestial event. While his utopian vision remains unrealized, it has inspired many musicians; notably, pianist Vijay Iyer. Their collaboration in the Golden Quartet led to the duo album A Cosmic Rhythm With Each Stroke. In Defiant Life, Iyer and Smith explore defiance against systemic violence, encapsulating Smith's philosophical commitments to resistance and action.
In his 1973 book notes (8 pieces), Wadada Leo Smith explores music's potential beyond traditional composition, advocating for a melange of global traditions.
Smith emphasizes 'space/silence' in music, where time becomes an integral part of the composition, creating an experience akin to a celestial event.
Defiant Life, the duo's second album, reflects the necessary defiance to combat state-sponsored violence, a theme central to Smith's philosophy.
Pianist Vijay Iyer, through his collaboration with Smith, accentuates the significance of silences, enriching the musical dialogue between the two.
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