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Digital Sheet Music [PDF]: ScoreOn the Inside : [eScore] / May Lyon.by May Lyon (2016)
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I have always rejected the idea that women are to be seen as objects only, that a woman's value lies in her physical attributes and functionality to another. This occurs even in 'empowering' concepts such as the maiden/mother/crone metaphor, an idea I have argued against in this piece.
On the Inside explores the many aspects of identity throughout a woman's life, from growth to complexity, (as opposed to innocence to uselessness). This piece started with a single small motif, which I then grew and developed continuously, showing many sides to what originally had few characteristics. I relate this to what it means to be human, as we are all more than a single, limited and undeveloped persona. It is when this limited identity is all that is seen and nurtured that harm begins.
Despite my rejection of placing value solely on the external and my intention that this piece not be "beautiful", there are moments individuals might identify being as such. I kept these moments because, like all other characteristics, perceived beauty is not something to be ashamed of or feared.
There is usually more complexity on the inside than what is initially seen.
Published by: Australian Music Centre — 1 digital (PDF) facsimile score (26p. -- A4 (portrait))
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 9 mins
First performance by Tamara Kohler, Gemma Tomlinson, Aaron Klein, Adam McMillan at This Will Be Our Reply: International Women's Day Concert (Melba Hall) on 7 Mar 2016
Includes programme and performance notes.
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