Superimpositional Music for Headphones

Composer's note:

There have been several outstanding performances of Ehsan Saboohi's play, "Politics-Aesthetics IV." Among them, Eija Temisevä's portrayal stood out not only for her exceptional delivery but also due to my limited proficiency in Finnish.
Initially, I approached the words in this project primarily as sonic elements. However, upon its completion, I find myself genuinely intrigued by the linguistic nuances within these pieces beyond their auditory qualities. I wonder how these seemingly scrambled blocks of words might unfold beyond their sonic characteristics. Nevertheless, I believe it's best to leave the exploration of the linguistic depths of these pieces to listeners who are fluent in Finnish.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to Ehsan for his remarkable play and to Eija for her exceptional performance!
– Kian Hossein

Artists:

Kian Hossein is a composer and sound designer hailing from Tehran, Iran. His musical journey commenced in 2006 when he began taking piano lessons. Over time, he developed a keen interest in electronic music and sound design, dedicating a significant portion of his free time to experimentation and self-study. Shortly after graduating from QIAU in 2012, he ventured into the professional world as a sound artist. After a few years, his journey took a new direction as he discovered a profound passion for contemporary music and composition. He sought mentorship from the accomplished Nima Atrkar Rowshan and Ardavan Vosoughi. Kian's works have graced various prestigious festivals and events, spanning the spectrum from music festivals to theatrical performances. He has actively participated in workshops and conferences and has collaboratively performed with fellow artists.

Eija Temisevä, born in 1956, is a Finnish sculptor and video artist based in Espoo. She graduated from the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sculpture. In 2013, she began exploring video art, expanding her focus on the relationship between nature and humanity, alongside psychological and existential themes. Temisevä's work, spanning 26 years of sculpting, informs her videos, which offer viewers a unique perspective on the interplay between tangible objects and abstract concepts. Through her art, she invites audiences to contemplate life's mysteries and our connection to the natural world.

Post-Orientalism is a term coined by the Composer and music theorist Ehsan Saboohi to describe a music language for analyzing the aesthetics of his and his colleagues' compositions.