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110 Music Building
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 624-4193
Fax: (412) 624-4186
rosenblu@pitt.edu www.pitt.edu/~rosenblu
Mathew Rosenblum's music is a synthesis of diverse musical elements derived from classical, jazz, rock, and world music traditions. Most notably, his current music uses two tuning systems, the normal twelve note equal tempered system, and a twenty one note-to-the-octave "just" system designed to be used in conjunction with the twelve note equal tempered system. Together, the two tuning systems provide a wide variety of intervalic and harmonic possibilities allowing for strong harmonic and stylistic contrasts. His music explores how seemingly independent musical voices and traditions may be woven together into a newly expressive whole.
In the stream of American music, Rosenblum's compositions float alongside those of Harry Partch, Henry Cowell, John Cage, Ben Johnston, Ezra Sims, Dean Drummond and LaMonte Young. This tradition is characterized by a decidedly non-academic and non-European flavor, and figures prominently in today's American music. Rosenblum's music also poaches from the rock and jazz traditions, unselfconsciously incorporating these styles into larger scale works.
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Ted Mook