Stimulus and Music

In this blog post, I will talk about my final choice of stimulus for my choreography piece as well as an in-depth explanation of why I selected it. When exploring possible stimuli to base my piece around, I was discussing different elements of nature. I was torn between creating it around the different biomes of the natural world or on how humanity's relationship and perspective with the moon has shifted through history. After brainstorming my first option, I found I was mainly keen and inspired to do the section focused on the ocean and from there, I decided to combine the two concepts. 

I have chosen to base my piece around the relationship between the ocean and the moon. My aim for the choreography is to guide the audience through this world. It begins with a first impression/judgement of the ocean, where it appears calm and serene, then spiralling down beneath the surface where you can physically feel the turmoil of the ocean's currents and see that it is bustling and full of life. Then, gazing up at

(Doogan Jones, 2024)
the moon, I want to reflect on Earth's outside perspective on the celestial body, having been regarded as a mystical and spiritual figure throughout the ages. I will then explore the true chaotic nature of the moon's surface, battered by asteroids and a void of space around it. Finally, I want to explore the relationship between the two. The relationship between the moon and the ocean is defined by the gravitational forces both exert on each other. On Earth, this gravitational pull affects the ocean, leading to the tides. This relationship between the moon and the ocean is fundamental in shaping the movement and behaviour of water in the Earth's oceans. It is an essential part of Earth's natural rhythms (Wasser, 2021).

I would like the music in my piece to enhance and complement the movement, as well as set the tone/atmosphere for what I am portraying. Moving forward, I will need to conduct more research to finalise what music will best complement the theme and stimulus.






Bibliography:

Doogan Jones, C. (2024) Stimulus Notes.

Wasser, M. (2021) Tides – moon: NASA science, NASA. Available at: https://moon.nasa.gov/resources/444/tides/ (Accessed: 15 January 2024). 

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