How can elements of raga music influence a signature sound?

Harsha Jerome Senaviratne

This master's thesis is on incorporating elements of traditional music, specifically Raga Bhairav and Bhairavi, into contemporary music production. The thesis investigates how these elements can enhance the signature sound of modern compositions and impact the composer's artistic expression. The research questions explore the advantages and challenges of integrating traditional music elements into modern compositions and advocating cultural exchange and understanding. The thesis will use artistic development work, which combines artistic endeavors and scholarly research, as its method. The aim is to ensure the highest quality of artistic practice, meeting the same quality standards and academic achievements as other scientific activities. This study will provide insight into the potential impact of raga scales on modern compositions and contribute to the ongoing discourse on incorporating traditional music into contemporary music production.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all who contributed to completing my master's thesis. Firstly, I

sincerely thank my supervisor Ingolv Haaland for his invaluable guidance and unwavering support

throughout my research journey. I am also deeply grateful to Jan Gunnar Hoff, whose musicality and

personality inspired and motivated this project and beyond.

I would also like to acknowledge the generous contributions of the former and present musicians who

played a crucial role in this project:

Henrik Bakka

Torbjørn Kamfjord Eriksen

Morten Georg Gismervik

Hannah Torres Lærum

Carsten Omholt

Furthermore, I thank Henrik Andreas Alsmark and Andreas Vidhammer for their excellent help mixing

the recordings. Their exceptional artistic and engineering skills were crucial to the success of this

project.

Lastly, I extend my gratitude to my mother for her unwavering support, Runar Nylende Huse, Adrian

McAllister and all my fellow students and colleagues who took the time to discuss my thesis with me.

A special mention goes to my partner Mathilde, whose creative inputs and boundless patience were

invaluable in shaping the final outcome of this project. Without the support of these fantastic individuals,

this project would not have been possible.

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