AMIR TEYMURI

TRANSFORMATIVE REPETITION OF EXPRESSIVITY


Loops are not merely repetitions; they have the power to transform the essence of what they repeat. Loops can take a simple, expressive gesture and turn it into a mechanical construction, altering its original spontaneity and emotion. This reveals the nature of loops as texture builders, ideally suited for creating homogenous and harmonious experiences that envelop the listener or observer.

Loops act as magnifiers, as the name already suggests. By incorporating changing parameters within a loop, we create a landscape that highlights specific aspects of the original material. This redirection of perception allows certain elements to be brought to the fore, enhancing our appreciation of their intricacies.

The most remarkable quality of loops, in my eyes, is, however, their transformative power. Loops enable the metamorphosis of one state into another through the introduction of changes—whether subtle or abrupt, over few or many iterations. The process of transformation inherently involves looping, as it requires the repetition of the original state with incremental modifications. One can even consolidate all transitions into a single transformation step, as I have recently done in parts of one of my compositions, 'State Transitions'. Through this repetitive evolution, loops facilitate a seamless transition between states, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving expression.

The beauty of loops lies in their dual nature: they can both simplify and complicate, stabilize and transform, yet the result is always harmonious.

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