Music - MYP 4 and 5 - Samuel Wright - Hodder 2020

COLOUR–SYMBOL–IMAGE
the sustained chords to the beautiful progression
From
Figure 7.46 ■
press
‘GRIS’
Choose a that you feel best represents or
colour
1
Choose a that you feel best represents or
symbol
2
Now choose an that you feel best represents or
image
3
can transform the ideas we have and give
“Games
ways of expressing emotions in powerful ways.”
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How does game play connect to
the idea of making art?
+ MUSIC = MAGIC!
ART
artwork works hand in hand with music when it
Visual
comes to communicating emotions. Both the artwork and
music take on new roles when they intersect in shades of
colour, shape or space. ‘GRIS’, released by Nomada Studio in
2018, is a game that exemplifies this.
images
“In Gris, you play as a woman who has lost her voice
and, with it, her agency. Her fears and her pain
The striking thing about this game is its use of colour.
initially take the shape of a flock of birds that work to
Shades of grey turn into deep reds and blues, and with
harass and punish her. She begins the game terribly
an animated watercolour aesthetic the audience becomes
weak, unable to even put one foot in front of the
directly involved in her growth. The music reflects these
other. By the end, though, she’s become incredibly
changes, and two examples are given below from the track
mobile and skilled.”
‘Gris, Part 1’ on the playlist, composed by Berlinist.
Figure 7.47 ‘GRIS’ opening chords
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Figure 7.48 ‘GRIS’ arpeggios and progression
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captures the essence of grief and / or fear.
of Fm (i) / Cm (v) / Cm (v) / D (VI), the emotion is raw and
captures the essence of grief and / or fear.
the music takes on this role of ‘becoming’ Gris’ emotions.
In your portfolio, notate these examples and complete
captures the essence of overcoming grief and / or fear.
the following exercise by yourself.