Michel Meynaud (b. 1950), the composer, believes that 'All music is song,' considering singing as the natural state of musical expression.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michel Meynaud believes his music is 'also a political statement,' not just in pieces like ¡Viva Emiliano! (an homage to revolutionary Emiliano Zapata), but whenever a single voice sings.
Composer Biography
Many of Michel Meynaud's works have personal references, with titles like Malaucène, Cordis Claudiae, and Mecky's Chords referring to biographical episodes, places, or friends and family.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Meynaud bases his compositions on short texts that record personal moments or moods, translating letters into notes in a process he calls 'semantic gliding'.
Compositional Technique
Michel Meynaud incorporates avant-garde techniques like micro-intervals and sound effects alongside traditional compositional methods in his works.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Meynaud prefers instruments like the cello and double bass because they radiate sound 'as if it is resonating out of the body,' aligning with his philosophy of music as song.
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