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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2

by MAREK PASIECZNY

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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. I (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 06:25
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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. II (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 05:44
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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. III (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 04:00
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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. IV (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 06:26
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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. V (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 04:20
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Ex Nihilo (Nihil Fit) 2, Pt. VI (feat. Pia Gazarek Offermann & Thomas Offermann) 04:23
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This piece borrows ideas from two philosophies, Parmenides’s philosophy and Buddha’s concept of death:

Parmenides’s philosophy

Nothing comes from nothing (Latin: ex nihilo nihil fit) is a philosophical expression of a thesis first argued by Parmenides. It is associated with ancient Greek cosmology - there is no break in-between a world that did not exist and one that did, since it could not be created ex nihilo in the first place.

Buddha’s concept of death

In book "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching" by Thích Nhất Hạnhh, Buddha says:

"When we look at the ocean, we see that each wave has a beginning and an end. A wave can be compared with other waves, and we can call it more or less beautiful, higher or lower, longer lasting or less long lasting. But if we look more deeply, we see that a wave is made of water. While living the life of a wave, it also lives the life of water. It would be sad if the wave did not know that it is water. It would think, Some day, I will have to die. This period of time is my life span, and when I arrive at the shore, I will return to nonbeing. These notions will cause the wave fear and anguish. We have to help it remove the notions of self, person, living being, and life span if we want the wave to be free and happy."



I have always been fascinated by the concept of waves in music, especially in the context of minimal music (also known as ‘minimalism’). Repetitive patterns or pulses, reiterations of musical phrases or smaller units can be shaped through time (of the performance) into unique musical waves. Dynamic manipulation can also give the impression of appearing and disappearing into nothingness.

Ex Nihilo is structured at all levels by the concept of waves: compositional material (from the smallest units up to entire sub-movements and the piece as a whole); dynamics (incessant rising and falling of volume and tension); orchestration (constant and often overlapping successive parts – voices); and temporal elements (different pulses, different metres, and different tempos of each sub-movements overlapping each other).

The main musical unit is built on the rising motif d # – e – f # which represents small waves climbing above the surface of the sea. As a ‘theme’, this three-note pattern repeatedly returns throughout the entire piece.

This is extended version for two (guitar) soloists and large guitar ensemble (2020)

MAREK PASIECZNY
March 2020 | Zurich, Switzerland

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released January 25, 2023

Composer:
Marek Pasieczny

Conductor:
Thomas Offermann

Soloists:
Pia Gazarek Offermann
Marek Pasieczny

Orchestra:
Shushan Ghazaryan
Rodrigo Llanos Sangûesa
Alejandro López
Nina Golubović
Fabrizio Nurra
Stefan Knoll
Raoul Bindiger
Jumyoung Jin
Renata Mendes
Marten Reibert
Florian Müller
Seunggi Kim
Liora Sijacki
Franziska Rolland
Smilla Pall

Sound engineer:
Carsten Storm

Assistant:
Thomas Eduard Küster

Editing:
Carsten Storm
Shushan Ghazaryan

recorded at:
Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock, Kammermusiksaal / Rostock University of Music and Theatre, Chamber Music Hall

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