26. July 2025

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AlexanderSpree: Sound as a Universal Language

Immerse yourself in the world of AlexanderSpree, where music is not just sound waves but a dialogue between worlds. Together with Dr. Mowitz, he explores questions like “What is music?”, sometimes accompanied by modular sounds and deep conversational segments. Let yourself be inspired by this musical philosophy where even a marble block can become music!

A Modern Dialogue Between Friends

In a world that changes rapidly, friendship remains a constant anchor. This is also true for AlexanderSpree and Dr. Mowitz, who take us on their conversation about music. Their joint journey through the science of tones began more than 13 years ago and has since experienced many heights.

"We've been making music together for 13 years."
("Wir machen Musik seit 13 Jahren zusammen.")

The Question of All Questions: What is Music?

"What would you say? Is techno music?"
("Was würdest du sagen? Ist Technomusik?")

The universal age-old discourse on the definition of music receives a fresh coat of paint with AlexanderSpree. In an engaging discussion with Dr. Mowitz, the question is raised: Does techno belong to the fine arts or is it perhaps just another noise in the universe of sound? Mowitz argues that music greatly depends on context, and even wave noise or the sound of silence in their perception can be music. This thesis could be seen as a harmonic expansion, akin to a fold we love in sound architecture. It becomes clear that music is more than the sum of its parts, but also the way it is perceived.

Musical Terminology in Focus

The video also offers deeper insight into the scientific aspects of sound art. It is explained what makes a tone, a sound, and a noise. These fundamental terms are buoyed by musicological theories, bringing the attentive listener a new dimension of music. Thus, a simple tone becomes a sound pearl that harmoniously sets the neural connections in our mind-box into motion.


Electronic Creations: From Theory to Practice

In addition to the theory, AlexanderSpree also shows a practical demonstration of electronic instruments. Present is the Grandmother from Moog, which, with its oscillators, provides deep-face-hitting basses. The roar of this mighty machine fills the room with sound waves that unfold like origami. Its components offer the perfect foundation to demonstrate the differences between atonality and tonality – a concept ideal for chaos enthusiasts.

"The sound folds like an origami of tension and noise."
("Der Klang faltet sich wie ein Origami aus Spannung und Rauschen.")

A Harmonious Sound Synthesis

The video culminates in an improvisation full of tonal delicacies. Engaging in a synesthetic dance of waves, where every noise can be a potential tone. These concluding sounds are not just an auditory delight but a philosophical discourse on the composition of music. The synthesis of tones within this soundscape opens new dimensions of knowledge and wisdom.


Automatically translated from German. You can find the original article here: https://synthmagazin.de/alexanderspree-der-klang-als-universelle-sprache/

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