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Abstract
This paper presents my EP which marks a debut of me as a soloist featuring the Kanun as a lead instrument inspired by flamenco rhythms and blend middle eastern with EDM. This EP contains four original tracks that combine different music genres in different styles as well as one flamenco cover by the legendary flamenco artist Paco de Lucia adapted and arranged specifically for the Kanun. Two of the tracks are inspired by the flamenco rhythms, Buleria and Fandangos de Huelva, the third track blends EDM with microtonal ornaments and middle eastern music as well as one traditional microtonal composition.
The primary objective of this project is to present an innovative style of music that blends different genres together while honoring the traditions and the authenticity of the Kanun as a traditional instrument and the flamenco heritage. It is also meant to place the Kanun into an innovative style of music by blending it with EDM.
The result of this EP does not only add to the diversity of contemporary music but it also encourages the new generation of musicians and producers to explore and dig deeper into the contemporary style and go beyond the boundaries of traditions.
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Keywords
Kanun, Flamenco, Middle Eastern Music, Flamenco Kanun, Kanun EDM, Electronic Music, Taqsim.
Recommended Citation
Barhoum, Tony. “Authenticity Meets Innovation.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2024. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/315.